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A major earthquake in Japan highlights the country’s resilience

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TOPSHOT - Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (2nd L) bow as they pay their respects at the site where a large-scale fire broke out on New Year's Day following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in the area, in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture on March 22, 2024. (Photo by JAPAN POOL / JIJI Press / AFP) / Japan OUT
Published on Apr 03, 2024 08:00 am IST

Fukushima nuclear plant releases 2nd batch of treated radioactive wastewater

Journalists are guided along near tanks containing treated radioactive wastewater in Okuma town, northeastern Japan.
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 11:33 am IST

Japan PM tries fish from Fukushima's radioactive wastewater

Picture of Japan PM Fumio Kishida having fish from wastewater.
Published on Sept 01, 2023 01:58 pm IST

China bans Japanese seafood after Fukushima nuclear plant's wastewater release

A demonstrator holds an image of Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida during a protest after Japan's announcement to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, in Hong Kong, China, August 24, 2023.
Published on Aug 24, 2023 12:18 pm IST

Japan can now release Fukushima's ‘radioactive water’ into ocean

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima prefecture, Japan on March 14, 2011 after the explosion following an earthquake and tsunami.
Published on Jul 08, 2023 08:13 pm IST

South Koreans protest Japan's plans to release treated wastewater

Demonstrators gather at the gate of Foreign Ministry during a protest against Japan's plan to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site into the Pacific Ocean, in Seoul, South Korea, July 8.
Published on Jul 08, 2023 06:15 pm IST

Fukushima bounces back with winter tourism featuring snowy landscapes and skiing

Fukushima's ski industry was already struggling with warm winters and a decline in domestic visitors when a tsunami triggered the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.
Updated on Mar 09, 2023 03:47 pm IST

Japan hit by 7.1-magnitude earthquake off Fukushima, no tsunami threat

No immediate abnormalities were reported at the nuclear plants in Fukushima.
Published on Feb 13, 2021 09:33 pm IST

Olympics: Torch relay schedule intact for next year - Report

FILE - In this March 20, 2019, file photo, Olympic torches of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are displayed during a press conference in Tokyo.
Updated on Aug 20, 2020 02:19 pm IST

Olympic torch relay postponed as Games put on hold

A man takes pictures of the Olympic Flame during a ceremony in Fukushima City, Japan, Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
Published on Mar 24, 2020 07:14 pm IST

‘Heartbreaking’: Olympic torch events downscaled over virus

The Japanese national flag waves next to an altar with the Olympic flame of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
Updated on Mar 17, 2020 04:15 pm IST

Japan could release Fukushima radioactive water into the environment

An official wearing a radioactive protective gear stands in front of Advanced Liquid Processing Systems at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan.
Updated on Dec 24, 2019 01:42 pm IST

At Fukushima plant, radioactive water poses a ‘million tonne’ headache

Tanks are used at Fukushima Nuclear Plant to store water contaminated with radioactive elements.
Published on Oct 05, 2019 01:22 pm IST

Blind Japanese sailor completes non-stop Pacific voyage

A blind Japanese sailor completed his non-stop Pacific voyage on Saturday, local media reported, becoming the first sightless person on record to navigate a vessel across the vast ocean.
Updated on Apr 21, 2019 01:16 pm IST