Ice fishing at the foot of Mt. Fuji
The US is seeing some Arctic weather, but it’s also very cold in Japan at the moment.Some anglers took advantage of the ...
read moreTokyo gubernatorial campaign launches
The Tokyo gubernatorial campaign got underway today (Thursday) in Japan.16 people are vying to lead the world’s largest ...
read moreZozoji fire drill
It’s not everyday that you see Buddhist monks joining a fire drill.Monks at an ancient temple in Tokyo today (Thursday) ...
read moreAbe tells Davos Japan seeing ‘new dawn’
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tried to sell the world on his Abenomics program in a speech at Davos today (Thursday)...
read moreJapan economy to withstand tax hike: Kuroda
The chief of the Bank of Japan, Haruhiko Kuroda says Japan’s economy is strong enough to withstand a planned tax hike.Ku...
read moreFukushima Update #19 “The Dilemma of Nuclear Evacuees”
This edition of Fukushima Update examines the dilemma faced by the residents of an evacuated municipality, as work conti...
read moreThe Dilemma of Nuclear Evacuees
This report examines the dilemma faced by the residents of an evacuated municipality, as work continues to decontaminate...
read moreRadioactive waste difficulties
The Environment Ministry has requested three municipalities in Miyagi prefecture, just north of Fukushima, to participat...
read moreRadioactive water leak at Fukushima Daiichi
A leak of highly contaminated water has been detected inside a reactor building at Fukushima Daiichi.
read moreDept stores admit Chan Luu counterfeits
Some of Japan’s top department stores have admitted to selling counterfeit jewelry of trendy US brand Chan Luu.Started b...
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