Fukushima Update #48Fukushima suicide ruling

In a landmark ruling, a Fukushima court holds TEPCO responsible for the suicide of an evacuee. Other news: Research help...

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Fukushima suicide ruling

In a landmark ruling, a Fukushima court holds TEPCO responsible for the suicide of an evacuee.

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New 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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Eruption research begins

Volcano experts met with Nuclear Regulation Authority officials this week to help them understand the risk posed by a ra...

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Train buffs get chance to ride new maglev

frameborder="0">Central Japan Railway says it will offer train fanatics the opportunity to test-ride its new 500kph magl...

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Samurai help Haneda prep for 2020 Olympics

frameborder="0">Work begins to get Haneda Airport ready for an influx of Olympic-related travelers.

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Blue bees create a buzz

frameborder="0">A special kind of blue bee fascinates locals in western Japan.

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1500-year-old pyramid links ancient Japan, Korea

frameborder="0">History buffs in Japan are intrigued by the discovery of a 1500-year-old pyramid that shines new light o...

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No progress in search for STAP cells

frameborder="0">Scientists in Japan say they have failed so far to verify the claims of embattled researcher Haruko Obok...

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Mini-feature: Rare footage of endangered sea mammal

An NTV camera crew encounters a lone dugong in waters off Okinawa.

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