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WORLD
Jul 9, 2023
Russia calls on NATO to discuss Ukraine nuclear plant at summit
Ukraine has for days warned of the grave threat at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility, most recently saying Russian forces had mined several reactors.
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JAPAN
Dec 14, 2022
Japan MSDF captain demoted for power harassment
The ministry also demoted one of the captain's superiors by one rank, citing negligence in investigating the charges.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 16, 2022
Japan’s changing nuclear energy policy
Under the government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Japan has sharply altered its thinking on nuclear power.
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JAPAN
Nov 5, 2022
Full-scale nuclear accident drill held at Fukui plant for first time in three years
The central government held a comprehensive nuclear disaster drill on Saturday under the premise of a serious accident at the Mihama power station in Fukui Prefecture.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Longform
Oct 3, 2022
What Japan’s iconic beef can teach us about ‘soft power’
The upcoming u2018Wagyu Olympics' in Kagoshima Prefecture is expected to create much-needed buzz about the industry among consumers at home and abroad.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 9, 2022
Ukrainian woman sues Japanese firm over harassment
The woman filed the suit against Akagi Helicopter, an air freight company based in Tokyo's Koto Ward, demanding the firm pay her some u00a55.5 million.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 2, 2022
Energy crunch pushes Japan into era of uncharted coal power
Electricity supply is expected to remain tight this winter and experts say extreme weather like this summer's heatwave is becoming more common.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 1, 2022
Hydropower is a bad bargain
There is no question that the world must cut its reliance on fossil fuels. but building more hydroelectric dams is not the way due to the environmental impact they have.
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BUSINESS / Economy
May 31, 2022
Giant deep ocean turbine trial offers hope of endless green power
Power-hungry, fossil-fuel dependent Japan has successfully tested a system that could provide a constant, steady form of renewable energy, regardless of the wind or the sun.
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BUSINESS / Companies
May 11, 2022
Investors push Japan’s J-Power to accelerate climate action
Shareholder proposals call on the electricity producer to set new short- and medium-term emissions reduction targets and to disclose details on how to meet those goals.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2022
Japan's government releases video to help eradicate harassment from politics
The video is based on 1,324 stories shared by local lawmakers from across Japan who have experienced some sort of harassment by their constituents or senior lawmakers.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 13, 2022
Is offshore wind power key to Japan’s energy security?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced the Japanese government to confront its energy sufficiency woes. Speeding up the development of offshore wind power is one solution.

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