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NUCLEAR

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / The Year Ahead: Reckonings
Dec 30, 2021
Preventing a U.S.-China nuclear arms race
Tensions in Asia are rising as Beijing rapidly expands its nuclear arsenal.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 28, 2021
Kim Jong Un joins meeting to chart nuclear strategy toward U.S.
North Korea's ruling party is expected to discuss how to respond to the Biden administration's invitation to return to nuclear disarmament talks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Dec 27, 2021
Nuclear fusion in spotlight as world seeks clean energy future
With its potential to produce near-limitless energy without greenhouse gas, fusion is being discussed once again, but not without its detractors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 23, 2021
China is home to world's first small modular nuclear reactor
The plant is the world's first pebble-bed modular high-temperature gas-cooled reactor, heating up helium instead of water to produce power.
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JAPAN
Dec 20, 2021
U.S. urges Japan not to join nuclear ban treaty meeting
Sources say the Biden administration made the request to Japan after Germany's new coalition government said it would take part as an observer at the meeting in March.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Dec 18, 2021
Kim Jong Un's crackdowns leave North Korean defectors with little hope
In the 10 years since he came to power, North Korea has cracked down on people trying to get out of the country, leaving many defectors without hope of seeing their families again.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 16, 2021
Armed but isolated: North Korea's Kim marks a decade in power
Although seen as inexperienced and lacking the support of key regime figures upon the death of his father, Kim has been able to cement his grip on power over the past 10 years.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 15, 2021
European powers say they are nearing end of road to save Iran deal
The comments suggest indirect U.S.-Iran talks on preserving the pact may be approaching collapse, with all sides seeking to avoid being held responsible.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 14, 2021
South Korea has long wanted nuclear submarines. A new reactor could open a door.
The reactor project comes amid fears of an arms race in the Indo-Pacific region, driven by the conflict between China and the United States.
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JAPAN
Dec 11, 2021
Britain lifting post-Fukushima restrictions on Japan food imports
In its assessment of the possible health risks from Japanese food imports, Britain has concluded that removing the import restrictions would not affect consumers in the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2021
Kishida calls on nuclear weapons states to boost transparency
North Korea's nuclear and missile development has been a security concern for Japan, which relies on the nuclear umbrella of longtime security ally the United States.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Dec 9, 2021
TSMC leads rush for renewables ahead of Taiwan energy vote
This month, Taiwan will hold a referendum that could have far-reaching effects on the world's supply of semiconductors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2021
U.N. adopts Japan's anti-nuke resolution for 28th straight year
Japan has distanced itself from the anti-nuclear pact, despite repeated calls from survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to join the accord.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2021
Ehime nuclear reactor restarts after two-year halt
Shikoku Electric Power Co. restarted a nuclear reactor in Ehime Prefecture on Thursday that had been offline since December 2019 due to regular checks and a subsequent court injunction.
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WORLD
Nov 30, 2021
Iran insists on immediate lifting of sanctions as nuclear talks resume
As the first round of formal discussions ended Monday, Western negotiators tried to be upbeat.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 27, 2021
China asserts nuclear influence before key Iran deal talks
China is drawing a link between nuclear talks and a Western submarine pact in the Pacific, potentially adding another obstacle to the tortured process of reaching a deal with Iran.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 25, 2021
The U.S. must be ready to let the Iran nuclear talks fail
Iran might once have needed a year to produce enough weapons-grade material for a bomb. That breakout time may have shrunk to as little as a month.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 24, 2021
Moscow accuses U.S. of rehearsing nuclear strike on Russia earlier this month
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said flights by U.S. strategic bombers have more than doubled, with the planes coming within 20 kilometers of the Russian border during recent drills.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 23, 2021
U.S.-China arms talks may not include the nuclear kind
China is adamant that there is no need for it to join nuclear arms reduction talks. Beijing insists that the primary responsibility for such cuts rests on the U.S. and Russia.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Nov 22, 2021
New details on China's hypersonic missiles and nuclear program add to alarm
China's advances in delivery systems, coupled with its bolstered nuclear stockpile, could be employed to prevent U.S. and Japanese intervention in a conflict over Taiwan.
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.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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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