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FUKUSHIMA

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BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 2, 2016
Coaching moves already underway
The annual coaching carousel changes the landscape of who's in charge.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
May 30, 2016
Let's discuss ex-PM Koizumi's support for the ailing U.S. sailors
Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has thrown his support behind a group of former U.S. sailors suing the operator of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.
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JAPAN
May 19, 2016
Former Prime Minister Koizumi backs U.S. sailors suing over Fukushima radiation
Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has thrown his support behind a group of former U.S. sailors suing the operator of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant. The sailors claim health problems they now suffer were caused by exposure to radiation after a triple meltdown at the plant following an earthquake...
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JAPAN / FUKUSHIMA FILE
May 15, 2016
Fukushima river fish business plots revival after spotless tests
River fish distributor Yoshida Suisan in the town of Miyakoji, Fukushima Prefecture, is back in business shipping char, trout and rainbow trout for the first time in five years since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake kicked off the core meltdowns at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.
JAPAN
May 15, 2016
Transplanted Fukushima farmer opens heart, hearth in new Fukui guest farm
A Fukushima farmer who relocated to Fukui when the nuclear disaster started in 2011 is running a farming-related guesthouse in a rural area of the prefecture in hopes of revitalizing the depopulating region that supported him during difficult times.
JAPAN
May 13, 2016
Tepco to put some Fukushima decommissioning work on hold during G-7 summit
The majority of decommissioning work at the damaged Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant will be put on hold while the Group of Seven summit takes place in Shima, Mie Prefecture, on May 26 to 27, according to Tokyo Electric Power Co.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
May 12, 2016
Thyroid cancer spike fuels Fukushima fears but cause could be over-diagnosis
In March, two fathers spoke via Skype at a news conference, with their voices masked electronically and their faces not shown. They did not want to reveal their identities.
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JAPAN
May 11, 2016
Seniors mull share house to keep Fukushima evacuee community intact
As the government looks to lift the evacuation zone for part of Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, elderly people currently living in temporary dwellings are considering a share house so they can stay together.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming
May 1, 2016
Is it fifth time's the charm for 'Game of Thrones' in Japan?
Last week, the sixth season of "Game of Thrones" premiered to record ratings in the United States. When factoring in all the ways people watch it — live as it airs and streamed later — the episode titled "The Red Woman" brought in 10.7 million viewers, beating the 10.3 million record set by last...
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JAPAN
May 1, 2016
3/11 Prime Minister Kan recognized for efforts to phase-out nuclear power
Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan is honored by Germany for his efforts to phase-out atomic power in Japan after dealing with the March 2011 calamity that included the Fukushima disaster.
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2016
Defunct government agency exempted from indictment over Fukushima crisis
A panel has upheld a decision by prosecutors not to indict three former senior officials of the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency over the Fukushima crisis. The agency was responsible for nuclear safety at the time of the accident and has since been dissolved.
WORLD
Apr 27, 2016
German nuclear plant infected with computer viruses but no threat seen: operator
A nuclear power plant in Germany has been found to be infected with computer viruses, but they appear not to have posed a threat to the facility's operations because it is isolated from the Internet, the station's operator said on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Apr 27, 2016
On Chernobyl anniversary, Amano warns against complacency, vows IAEA will help prevent nuclear disasters
The International Atomic Energy Agency will continue to provide assistance for member countries to prevent nuclear disasters such as those seen in Chernobyl and Fukushima, its chief said Tuesday.
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BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 21, 2016
Rookie sensation Nash raising profile with Firebonds
Fukushima Firebonds forward Le'Bryan Nash has been the league's premier scorer this season.
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WORLD
Apr 21, 2016
In unprecedented move, Germany asks Belgium to halt two reactors over safety concerns
The German government made an unprecedented request of Belgium to temporarily shut two nuclear reactors, citing technical issues involving possible safety defects.
JAPAN / FUKUSHIMA FILE
Apr 17, 2016
Tohoku prefectures huddle to find ways to woo, cater to foreign tourists
To attract more foreign visitors to Tohoku, governors from the six prefectures in the region have agreed to establish a comprehensive sightseeing route and develop other promotional measures.
BASKETBALL
Apr 16, 2016
Nash's 42-point night ignites Fukushima
Rookie forward Le'Bryan Nash scored a game-high 42 points and the Fukushima Firebonds snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday, beating the visiting Sendai 89ers 94-93.
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2016
Greenhouse gas emissions fall for first time since Fukushima crisis
Japan's greenhouse gas emissions fell 3.1 percent in fiscal 2014 from a year earlier, dropping for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Environment Ministry said in a revised report released Friday.
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CULTURE / Art
Apr 12, 2016
'Sion Sono: The Whispering Star'
April 3-July 10
BASKETBALL
Apr 10, 2016
Aomori surges late to defeat rival Fukushima
The growing rivalry between the Aomori Wat's and Fukushima Firebonds reached another level over the weekend, when fourth-quarter offensive fireworks intensified in both games.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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