Fukushima

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits Japan's Fukushima

The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Fukushima prefecture, where strong tremors were recorded

14 March 2024, 16:47 IST

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits Japan's Fukushima

14 March 2024, 16:47 IST

Japanese ex-soldiers found guilty in landmark sexual assault case

Rina Gonoi, who said she was subjected to persistent harassment after enlisting in 2020, alleged the three 'accused' pinned her to the ground, pulled her legs apart and pressed their crotches against her in simulation of a sex act.

12 December 2023, 07:03 IST

Japanese ex-soldiers found guilty in landmark sexual assault case

12 December 2023, 07:03 IST

The politics of nuclear wastewater

Japan’s decision to release nuclear wastewater from the tsunami-ravaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean has strained relations among East Asian states.

25 September 2023, 21:00 IST

The politics of nuclear wastewater

25 September 2023, 21:00 IST

Japan PM speaks to China's Li about radioactive water release

Japan started releasing the water from the wrecked plant into the ocean last month, drawing strong criticism from China.

07 September 2023, 10:43 IST

Japan PM speaks to China's Li about radioactive water release

07 September 2023, 10:43 IST

Japan aims to restore fish catch to 2010 level; no Fukushima water impact seen

Japan began releasing treated radioactive water into the sea from nuclear plant last week, facing criticism at home and abroad, in particular from its biggest trading partner China, which banned Japanese seafood imports.

31 August 2023, 09:06 IST

Japan aims to restore fish catch to 2010 level; no Fukushima water impact seen

31 August 2023, 09:06 IST

China's misinformation fuels anger over Fukushima water release

Even before Japan started pumping out the first tranche of more than 1 million tons of wastewater last week, China had mounted a coordinated campaign to spread misinformation about the safety of the release, stirring up anger and fear among millions of Chinese.

31 August 2023, 06:28 IST

China's misinformation fuels anger over Fukushima water release

31 August 2023, 06:28 IST

Japan says harassing calls from China over Fukushima water release 'extremely regrettable'

Such calls prompted vice foreign minister Masataka Okano to summon the Chinese ambassador, Japan's foreign ministry said.

28 August 2023, 07:25 IST

Japan says harassing calls from China over Fukushima water release 'extremely regrettable'

28 August 2023, 07:25 IST

Explained | How Japan will release treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant

The water was distilled after being contaminated from contact with fuel rods at the reactor, destroyed in a 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

24 August 2023, 10:58 IST

Explained | How Japan will release treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant

24 August 2023, 10:58 IST

Explained | The nuclear challenges that await Japan after Fukushima water release

In 2016, the government doubled to 21.5 trillion yen ($148.60 billion) its estimate of the costs of responding to the Fukushima disaster, including compensation, decommissioning and decontamination efforts.

24 August 2023, 06:50 IST

Explained | The nuclear challenges that await Japan after Fukushima water release

24 August 2023, 06:50 IST

Japan releases Fukushima water into the ocean, prompting criticism, seafood bans

Japan on Thursday started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, a polarising move that drew fresh and fierce criticism from China as being "selfish and irresponsible". Tokyo maintains the water release is safe, noting that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has also concluded that the impact it would have on people and the environment was "negligible."

24 August 2023, 05:35 IST

Japan releases Fukushima water into the ocean, prompting criticism, seafood bans

24 August 2023, 05:35 IST