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TEPCO: Lack of Procedures Halts Debris Removal at Fukushima Unit
September 5, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe operator of the Fukushima nuclear power plant has admitted that a lack of proper confirmation on simple-task procedures led to an error, resulting in…...Read more
Ancient 3,000-year-old cedar tree falls on typhoon-stricken island in southwest Japan
September 5, 2024 | 0 CommentsAn ancient cedar tree on Yakushima Island in southwestern Japan has been knocked down, most likely due to strong winds from Typhoon Shanshan, according to…...Read more
Eradication of Mongooses on Amami-Oshima Island in Japan’s Natural Heritage
September 4, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan's Environment Ministry announced on Tuesday that mongooses have been successfully eradicated from Amami-Oshima Island in southwestern Japan. This achievement comes after decades of efforts…...Read more
Japan experiences second consecutive hottest summer on record
September 4, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan experienced its hottest summer on record, tying the previous record set in 2023, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The average temperature during the…...Read more
Double fatality as girl jumps from 12th floor in Yokohama, hitting woman below
September 3, 2024 | 0 CommentsA tragic incident occurred in Yokohama on Saturday night when a 17-year-old high school girl jumped from a building and landed on a 32-year-old woman…...Read more
9 individuals fall ill due to fume exposure caused by drug mix-up at Hiroshima clinic
September 3, 2024 | 0 CommentsNine people fell ill at a clinic in Hiroshima on Monday morning due to exposure to fumes resulting from the accidental mixing of two chemicals,…...Read more
Driver neglects to operate train doors at Sapporo subway station
September 2, 2024 | 0 CommentsA subway driver in Sapporo, Hokkaido, made a mistake on Sunday by forgetting to open and close the doors on a train. The incident occurred…...Read more
Taiji hunting season for dolphins and small whales delayed due to storm
September 2, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe annual hunt for dolphins and small whales in TAIJI, Wakayama has been postponed due to the approaching tropical storm Shanshan. Originally scheduled to begin…...Read more
Giant pandas in Japan to be returned to China for treatment
September 1, 2024 | 0 CommentsA giant panda couple, Ri Ri and Shin Shin, who have been on loan to Japan since 2011, will be returned to China on September…...Read more
Continued Disruption of Transport in Japan due to Tropical Storm
August 31, 2024 | 0 CommentsA powerful typhoon, now downgraded to a tropical storm, continues to cause disruptions in Japan. Flights and trains have been affected, and authorities are warning…...Read more