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BUSINESS
Aug 7, 2015
G-7 finance chiefs to meet in Sendai in May 2016
The Group of Seven finance ministers' meeting planned in the city of Sendai next year will be held on May 20 and 21, Finance Minister Taro Aso said Friday.
JAPAN
Aug 5, 2015
NRA approves long-term operating plan for Sendai nuclear plant
The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Wednesday approved Kyushu Electric Power Co.'s management plans, which are required to operate its reactor at the Sendai plant for more than 30 years.
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2015
Kyushu Electric finishes loading fuel into nuclear reactor
Kyushu Electric Power Co. has completed loading nuclear fuel into a reactor at its Sendai Nuclear Power Station, a step toward rebooting the first atomic facility after meeting stringent safety standards the central government introduced after the 2011 Fukushima meltdowns.
BASKETBALL
Jul 7, 2015
All-Star Game slated for Jan. 24
The bj-league's 10th All-Star Game will be held at Sendai's Xebio Arena on Jan. 24, 2016, it was announced on Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2015
Fuel is loaded into Kagoshima reactor as first restart nears
Kyushu Electric Power Co. begins loading fuel into a reactor at its Sendai station in preparation for the first restart under safety standards adopted in response to the Fukushima crisis.
JAPAN
Jun 24, 2015
Japan may hold G-7 finance meeting in Sendai before summit
The city of Sendai is the leading candidate to host a Group of Seven finance ministers' meeting prior to the industrialized countries' summit in Japan next year, government sources said Tuesday.
BASKETBALL
Jun 5, 2015
Aoki named Yokohama B-Corsairs coach
After two seasons as a Yokohama B-Corsairs assistant coach, Taketo Aoki has been promoted to bench boss, the bj-league squad announced on Friday.
JAPAN
May 27, 2015
Nuclear regulator clears two Sendai reactors for restart
Japan cleared the way on Wednesday for a resumption of nuclear power, four years after the world's worst atomic disaster in more than two decades led to the shutdown of all the country's reactors and fueled public opposition to the industry.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 7, 2015
Kagoshima residents appeal court's go-ahead to restart Sendai reactors
Residents have appealed a court decision last month dismissing calls to prevent two reactors from being restarted at the Sendai nuclear power plant in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2015
NRA's approval of Sendai nuclear plant ignores Nankai quake risk, seismologist warns
The nation's new nuclear regulator ignored earthquake risk and its own rules in approving the safety of the Sendai nuclear plant, said Kobe University professor and seismologist Katsuhiko Ishibashi.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 30, 2015
Sendai's Johnson named MVP; Kyoto's Hamaguchi nabs coaching award
Since he made his debut in the fall, star guard Kejuan Johnson has excelled for the Sendai 89ers, leading the team to its best-ever regular season (37-15).
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 30, 2015
Sixteen teams ready to battle for title in expanded playoffs
The playoff format was expanded to 16 teams for the bj-league's 10th season.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 22, 2015
Kagoshima court rejects injunction against Sendai reactor restarts
The Kagoshima District Court on Wednesday dismissed a provisional injunction to block the restart of two more nuclear reactors in the prefecture, brushing aside the concerns of local residents worried about the safety of the plant.
BASKETBALL
Apr 12, 2015
Sendai stretches winning streak to 11
The Sendai 89ers rolled to their 11th straight win on Saturday, downing the Toyama Grouses 86-78.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 1, 2015
Fukushima crisis was a hard lesson but one vital to share, groups say
When professional boxer and model Tomomi Takano heard that children in Fukushima Prefecture were becoming unfit and overweight because the 2011 nuclear crisis limited the time they could play outside, she decided to use her skills to help.
BASKETBALL
Mar 27, 2015
Sendai prevails in 2OT against Tokyo, stretches win streak to nine
The Sendai 89ers outlasted the Tokyo Cinq Reves in double overtime on Friday night, winning 118-112.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 26, 2015
Nash has Toyama eyeing Final Four again
Due to one of the quirks of the league schedule, the Toyama Grouses won't face the reigning champion Ryukyu Golden Kings during the regular season. But they've fared quite well against other elite clubs.
BASKETBALL
Mar 22, 2015
Johnson has big game to lead 89ers past B-Corsairs
It was a game he'll never forget.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 19, 2015
U.N. forum adopts seven goals to mitigate disaster risks
The U.N. World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction ended Thursday, making the first move to set specific goals and a time frame to mitigate the risks and damage of disasters amid the increasing threat posed by climate change.
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2015
U.N. disaster forum flags seven new goals
Countries gathering for a U.N. disaster conference in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, agreed Wednesday on seven global goals to mitigate risks and damage from disasters, and to boost international cooperation amid increasing threats posed by climate change.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
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.
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.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
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.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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