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environment Mar 10, 2026, 11:36 AM
Elderly innkeeper strives to rebuild her hometown in Fukushima - Japan commemorates the 15th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, which caused significant human and infrastructural losses.
- Tomoko Kobayashi is actively engaged in efforts to revitalize her nearly deserted hometown in Fukushima, emphasizing the need for community renewal.
- The government's push for nuclear energy raises concerns among residents about safety and recovery from the past disaster.
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science Feb 11, 2026, 12:24 PM
Domestic pigs rapidly breed into wild boars in Fukushima's exclusion zone - In the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, domestic pigs escaped and began breeding with wild boars in the exclusion zone.
- Research conducted from 2015 to 2018 indicated that domestic pig genes diluted quickly in hybrid populations, while their reproductive capacity remained high.
- The findings can inform strategies for wildlife management and ecological conservation concerning invasive species worldwide.
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business Jan 21, 2026, 10:40 AM
TEPCO restarts reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant amid ongoing safety concerns - Tokyo Electric Power Company completed inspections and restarted reactor number six at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant.
- This marks the first reactor restart since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, amidst ongoing safety concerns.
- The restart signals a potential shift in Japan’s nuclear energy policy, even as public trust remains divided.
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military conflicts Dec 22, 2025, 10:04 AM
Japan restarts world's largest nuclear power plant amid safety concerns - The governor of Niigata finally gave approval for the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, which had been inactive since 2012.
- TEPCO, the company that operates the plant, faces public mistrust and has committed to ensuring safety measures and responses.
- The restart is seen as a critical step for Japan to enhance its energy security and pivot away from reliance on imported fossil fuels.
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