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MARI YAMAGUCHI

MARI YAMAGUCHI

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Asia|Environment|News|Science

UN nuclear chief visits Japan to examine Fukushima wastewater release and talk atomic cooperation

The head of the United Nations’ atomic agency is in Japan to examine discharges of treated radioactive wastewater from the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, and to discuss further cooperation with Japan to promote peaceful use of nuclear energy and non-proliferation

UN nuclear chief visits Japan to examine Fukushima wastewater release and talk atomic cooperation
Asia|Environment|News|Science|Technology|World

IAEA chief reassures residents that treated wastewater discharge at Fukushima nuclear plant is safe

The head of the U.N. atomic agency has told local Japanese representatives at a meeting in Fukushima that the ongoing discharge of treated radioactive wastewater at the ruined nuclear power plant has met safety standards and that any restrictions on products from the region are not scientific

IAEA chief reassures residents that treated wastewater discharge at Fukushima nuclear plant is safe
Asia|News|World

US and Japanese forces to resume Osprey flights in Japan following fatal crash

Japanese officials say the U.S. and Japanese militaries will resume flights of Osprey aircraft in Japan after completing necessary maintenance and training following a fatal crash last November

US and Japanese forces to resume Osprey flights in Japan following fatal crash
Asia|News|Opinion

Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says

A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and called for urgent government action to address the lack of any law allowing for such unions

Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says
News|Science|Technology|World

Images taken deep inside melted Fukushima reactor show damage, but leave many questions unanswered

Images taken by miniature drones from deep inside a badly damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant show displaced control equipment and misshapen materials but leave many questions unanswered, underscoring the daunting task of decommissioning the plant

Images taken deep inside melted Fukushima reactor show damage, but leave many questions unanswered
Business|Science|Technology

Japan’s space agency says it hopes to forge a profitable launch business with its new H3 rocket

Japan’s space agency and its prime contractor say they hope to be able to forge a profitable launch business with their new H3 rocket after its first successful flight last month in an increasingly competitive market dominated by Space X

Japan’s space agency says it hopes to forge a profitable launch business with its new H3 rocket
Business|News|Technology|World

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles

Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles
Asia|News|World

Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial?

Japan’s Cabinet OK’d a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries on Tuesday, its latest step away from the pacifist principles the country adopted at the end of World War II

Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial?
Asia|Environment|News|Science

Japan confirms experts met in China to ease concerns over discharge of treated radioactive water

Japan says its experts have held talks with Chinese counterparts to try to assuage Beijing's concerns over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea

Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|Videos

Attempting to draw youth, Japan's royal family debuts Instagram. But so far, no candid photos shared

Japan’s imperial family has made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media

Attempting to draw youth, Japan's royal family debuts Instagram. But so far, no candid photos shared
Asia|News|World

Indonesian president-elect vows to further strengthen ties with Japan after visiting China

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto said on a visit to Japan that he wants to “further strengthen” relations between the countries

Indonesian president-elect vows to further strengthen ties with Japan after visiting China
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

What's expected at Japanese PM Kishida's US visit? A major upgrade in defense ties

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making an official visit to the United States this week

What's expected at Japanese PM Kishida's US visit? A major upgrade in defense ties
Asia|News|US|World

US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines

A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea, as U.S. President Joe Biden pledged an ironclad defense commitment to leaders from Japan and the Philippines at the White House

US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
Americas|Asia|News|Opinion|World

US envoy to the UN vows support for families of Japanese who were abducted and taken to North Korea

America stands with Japan until all Japanese abducted by North Korea decades ago return home to end their painful separation

US envoy to the UN vows support for families of Japanese who were abducted and taken to North Korea
Asia|News|World

A strong earthquake in Japan leaves 9 people with minor injuries. But there was no tsunami danger

Japanese authorities say that a strong earthquake that struck the country's southwest Japan has left nine people with minor injuries

A strong earthquake in Japan leaves 9 people with minor injuries. But there was no tsunami danger
Asia|News|World

US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims

The American envoy to the United Nations has called for countries armed with atomic weapons to pursue nuclear disarmament as she visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan

US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims
Asia|News|World

Flight data recorders from crashed Japanese navy helicopters show no sign of mechanical failure

Japan's defense ministry says an initial analysis of flight data recorders recovered from the crash of two Japanese navy helicopters showed no sign of mechanical problems, indicating likely human error

Flight data recorders from crashed Japanese navy helicopters show no sign of mechanical failure
Science|Technology|World

Japan's moon lander wasn't built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It's still going after 3

Japan’s first moon lander has survived a third freezing lunar night, Japan’s space agency said after receiving an image from the device three months after it landed on the moon

Japan's moon lander wasn't built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It's still going after 3
News|Science|Technology

Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites on new flagship rocket's 3rd flight

Japan’s space agency says it's planning to launch a major upgrade to its satellite imaging system, as a new flagship rocket is put to the test for a third time

Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites on new flagship rocket's 3rd flight
Asia|News|World

Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote, seen as punishment for corruption scandal

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing party appears to have lost all three seats in Sunday’s parliamentary by-elections

Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote, seen as punishment for corruption scandal
Asia|Travel

To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji

The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists

To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Japan and India reject Biden's comments describing them as xenophobic countries

Japan and India have decried remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden describing them as “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants while he was speaking during a campaign fundraising event earlier in the week

Japan and India reject Biden's comments describing them as xenophobic countries
Environment|News|Science|World

Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales, a larger species than the 3 allowed now

Japan’s Fisheries Agency has proposed expanding commercial whaling to fin whales, a larger species than the three allowed now

Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales, a larger species than the 3 allowed now
Asia|News|Technology

Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media

Japan’s defense chief has called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone footage posted on a Chinese social media site showed a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted navy port west of Tokyo

Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media
News|Technology|US|World

USS Ronald Reagan leaves its Japan home port after nearly 9 years

A U.S. Navy strike group’s flagship aircraft carrier has left its Japanese home port, wrapping up nearly nine years of deployment in the Indo-Pacific, where it served a key role in the U.S. effort to bolster defense ties with Japan and other partners in the region

USS Ronald Reagan leaves its Japan home port after nearly 9 years

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