Utilities mull summer strategy

Officials from all of Japan’s nuclear plant operators met on Thursday to discuss their strategy for the summer.This woul...

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Anti-nuclear former Prime Ministers

Two former Japanese prime ministers are joining forces to form a new anti-nuclear group.

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Contaminated water misdirected

The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant reported earlier this week another incident involving contaminated w...

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Japan tightens security for Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama visits Tokyo next week.The city’s mass transit system is stepping up security in preparation...

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Japan’s oldest sea turtle on the mend

Japan’s oldest sea turtle is feeling better. 63-year-old Hamataro was treated for inflammation of the lungs and flippers...

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Japan cuts tariffs on Aussie beef tongue and pork

The many fans of beef tongue in Japan have cause for cheer.Japan’s government is cutting tariffs on beef tongue and pork...

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Japan, US struggle for trade deal ahead of Obama visit

Japanese and U.S. negotiators are making last-ditch efforts at a free trade deal ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit...

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Forest fire rips through Gunma

Firefighters in Japan are battling a blaze in mountains near Tokyo.The fire started Tuesday night in Gunma Prefecture ne...

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"Snow wall" route reopens

A scenic road in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, in central Japan, has reopened to traffic.The Tateyama-Kurobe Alpin...

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Japan sees third annual population decline

Japan saw its third year in a row of population decline last year.The number of residents dropped to 127,290,000.Japan’s...

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