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politics 2025-07-01 04:27
China lifts ban on Japanese seafood amidst Fukushima concerns - China has announced it will conditionally resume imports of seafood products from 10 prefectures in Japan after a nearly two-year ban.
- The ban was initially imposed due to concerns over the environmental impact of treated radioactive water from Fukushima.
- This decision marks a significant turnaround for the Japanese fisheries industry, although ongoing restrictions apply to certain regions.
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politics 2025-06-06 14:17
Tokyo High Court absolves TEPCO executives of Fukushima disaster responsibility - A Tokyo High Court overturned a previous ruling that found four former TEPCO executives liable for damages related to the Fukushima disaster.
- The court concluded that the risks associated with the disaster were not foreseeable at the time, based on available data.
- Plaintiffs expressed outrage at the ruling and plan to appeal, citing concerns that it may lead to future nuclear accidents.
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environment 2025-05-27 16:35
Japan reuses slightly radioactive soil for government flowerbeds - The Japanese government plans to use slightly radioactive soil stored near Fukushima for flowerbeds outside the Prime Minister's office.
- This soil was gathered during decontamination efforts after the 2011 nuclear disaster and is said to have reached safe levels for reuse.
- The initiative aims to reassure the public about safety, despite prior protests halting its use in public parks.
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technology 2025-04-15 14:20
Robot embarks on crucial mission to recover nuclear debris in Fukushima - The Telesco robot began its second mission on April 16, 2025, to retrieve melted fuel debris from the Fukushima plant.
- The mission follows the first successful debris retrieval in November 2023.
- The ultimate goal is to establish effective cleanup technology for the decommissioning of the Fukushima site over the coming decades.
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business 2025-02-20 00:00
Japan aims for 20% nuclear energy production by 2040 amidst recovery from Fukushima disaster - Following the Fukushima disaster in 2011, Japan halted nuclear energy production, leading to gradual reactor restarts since 2015.
- Currently, 14 reactors are operational, producing 8.5% of Japan's electricity, with plans to increase that to 20% by 2040.
- To achieve the energy production target, Japan needs to reopen or build around 20 additional reactors, reflecting a significant commitment to nuclear power.
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science, technology, environment 2024-09-10 11:25
Robot starts fuel removal at Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan - A robot entered the Unit 2 reactor at Fukushima on Tuesday to begin retrieving melted fuel debris.
- The mission is part of a larger, decades-long decommissioning process following the 2011 disaster.
- Experts believe this initial step is critical for understanding the debris and developing future removal strategies.
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politics, environment, military conflicts, science 2024-09-10 08:33
Fukushima plant begins radioactive debris removal after tsunami disaster - Tokyo Electric Power Company has begun a pilot operation to remove radioactive debris from the Fukushima nuclear plant, which was severely damaged by a tsunami in 2011.
- The operation aims to collect a small sample of debris for analysis, with the process expected to take about two weeks.
- The removal of hazardous material is a critical step in the long-term decommissioning of the plant, which still contains approximately 880 tons of dangerous debris.
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politics, society 2024-08-29 00:00
Japan's next prime minister could be the youngest candidate in a crowded election for party leadership - Shinjiro Koizumi is set to announce his candidacy for the LDP leadership on September 6.
- He has gained significant public support, but concerns about his experience and policy knowledge persist.
- The upcoming election will be critical for the LDP, as members prioritize electability in a competitive political environment.
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environment, business 2024-08-22 00:00
Fukushima Fuel Removal Effort Stopped - Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) stopped removing nuclear fuel debris at the Fukushima plant.
- Effort to remove debris from reactor meltdown halted by TEPCO.
- Fukushima fuel removal effort stopped by TEPCO.
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environment, science 2024-08-19 00:00
Fukushima Nuclear Plant to Probe Radioactive Debris in Decommissioning Effort - Operator of Fukushima nuclear plant starts trial removal of radioactive debris.
- Objective is to retrieve a small sample from reactors for study.
- Step towards decommissioning the tsunami-affected plant.
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miscellaneous 2024-03-19 18:51
Images from inside the reactor show damage, but there are no answers 
technology 2024-03-19 15:03
It is the first time that drones have ever looked inside a nuclear reactor You've reached the end
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