August 23, 2023 Japanese utility company Tepco details plan to release Fukushima nuclear waste on Aug. 24 Tokyo Electric Power Company, or Tepco, is preparing to release tons of Fukushima’s radioactive wastewater in a process that may take decades to complete.
August 23, 2023 Hong Kong prepares an import ban on Japanese seafood ahead of Fukushima nuclear waste release As Japan prepares to release treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, Hong Kong is setting up steps to monitor seafood imports from Japan.
August 22, 2023 Japan to release Fukushima nuclear wastewater into ocean on Thursday The Japanese government will begin releasing waste water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on Tuesday with approval from the the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
August 22, 2023 Hunters take out serial cow-killing 'Ninja' bear in Japan A black bear that was nicknamed "Ninja" in Japan was shot and killed by hunters last month, ending a spree of attacks on at least 66 dairy cows that began in 2019.
August 21, 2023 Japanese health ministry panel recommends approval of Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi A panel convened by Japan's health ministry made a recommendation Monday in favor of endorsing the Alzheimer's disease medication Leqembi.
August 21, 2023 Japan vows to support fisheries during country’s decades-long process of releasing Fukushima nuclear waste Fishermen have feared that the release of Fukushima’s nuclear waste may damage the industry’s reputation. In response, the Japanese government has vowed to support the industry.
August 20, 2023 US, Japan and Australia to conduct joint military drills in disputed South China Sea: report The United States, Australia and Japan reportedly are to conduct joint drills in the South China Sea in a show of support for the Philippines this week.
August 18, 2023 US announces new multiyear military exercise plan with Japan, South Korea ahead of summit U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announced a new multiyear military exercise plan involving the U.S., Japan and South Korea ahead of President Biden's Camp David summit.
August 16, 2023 Japanese climber killed, another injured while trying to climb never-scaled mountain in Pakistan A climber from Japan was killed and another was injured while trying to climb a never-scaled mountain in Pakistan. They were allegedly hit by rocks during their journey.
August 15, 2023 Typhoon Lan crosses into Japan leading to 240K evacuations, over 900 canceled flights Typhoon Lan slowly entered Japan on Aug. 15, 2023, leading to thousands of evacuations and hundreds of canceled flights. The storm entered Japan at the southern tip of Wakayama.