Japan’s ‘once in 30 years’ summer a sign of things to come
Weather officials warn Japan’s extreme summer was the result of climate change, and say more is on the way.
read moreDengue fever strikes Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park
Government officials and scientists work to stem an outbreak of dengue fever centered on a downtown Tokyo park.
read moreWater-based battery aims to be emergency lifeline
Furukawa Battery announces an emergency battery that creates electricity by just adding water.
read moreSnow crab season underway in Toyama
Bidders gather at the first snow crab auction of the season in central Japan.
read moreJapan's first lady launches womenomics truck
Japan’s first lady Akie Abe helps launch a new mini truck aimed at women farmers.
read moreAbe cabinet drills for massive Tokyo quake
September 1st is National Disaster Prevention Day in Japan. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended an emergency drill with h...
read moreFukushima Update #48Fukushima suicide ruling
In a landmark ruling, a Fukushima court holds TEPCO responsible for the suicide of an evacuee. Other news: Research help...
read moreFukushima suicide ruling
In a landmark ruling, a Fukushima court holds TEPCO responsible for the suicide of an evacuee.
read moreNew ALPS approved
The NRA has approved the use of a new piece of equipment to remove radioactive particles from contaminated water at Fuku...
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