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Fukushima in spotlight at Berlin film festival

Feb. 15, 2012 - 05:30PM JST ( 5 )

The Fukushima nuclear disaster has come under the spotlight at Berlin's film festival with three films exploring its impact on Japanese society less than a… Read

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M6 quake hits eastern Japan; Fukushima nuclear plant stable

National Feb. 14, 2012 - 04:10PM JST ( 34 Comments )

A powerful earthquake rocked eastern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, but no tsunami warning was issued and no damage was reported at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.0 magnitude quake,… Read

Olympus reports Y33.08 bil net loss for 9 months to December

Business Feb. 13, 2012 - 04:17PM JST ( 16 Comments )

Scandal-hit Olympus on Monday reported a net loss of 33.08 billion yen for the nine months to December amid a massive accounting cover-up that has tarnished the image of corporate Japan. For the full-year to… Read

Japan's GDP falls 2.3% on Thai floods, strong yen

Business Feb. 13, 2012 - 01:20PM JST ( 4 Comments )

The Japanese economy shrank in the final three months of 2011, data showed Monday, as exports were hurt by the strong yen and weak overseas demand while flooding in Thailand hammered production. On an annualized… Read

Emperor to have heart bypass surgery next Saturday

National Feb. 12, 2012 - 06:15PM JST ( 23 Comments )

Emperor Akihito, 78, will undergo heart bypass surgery next Saturday after tests showed the narrowing of his arteries has worsened, the palace said Sunday. The operation will be performed "to maintain and to improve his… Read

Thousands in Tokyo march against nuclear power

National Feb. 12, 2012 - 06:50AM JST ( 58 Comments )

Thousands of people marched against nuclear power Saturday, amid growing worries about the restarting of reactors idled after the March 11 meltdown disaster in northeastern Japan. Holding "No Nukes" signs, people gathered at Yoyogi Park… Read

Elderly man, two grandchildren perish in Yamagata fire

National Feb. 11, 2012 - 06:50PM JST ( 10 Comments )

An elderly man and his two grandchildren died in a house fire in Yamagata early Saturday morning, police said. The fire is believed to have broken out at around 2:30 a.m. at a house belonging… Read

Japan 'should watch' China's naval reach: report

National Feb. 11, 2012 - 06:52AM JST ( 39 Comments )

Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea could soon be replicated in neighboring waters, a Japanese government-backed report said Friday, amid rising regional nervousness about China's intentions. Tokyo should pay close attention to any indication… Read

Northern Japan braces for more snow; 83 deaths, 1,184 injuries reported

National Feb. 10, 2012 - 05:50PM JST ( 15 Comments )

Northern Japan was bracing for more heavy snow over the weekend as severe winter weather continues to cause misery across a large part of the country. The death toll from snow-related accidents so far this… Read

Tokyo activists demand nuclear power referendum

National Feb. 10, 2012 - 06:45AM JST ( 59 Comments )

Activists in Tokyo said Thursday they had collected enough signatures to demand authorities hold a referendum on using nuclear power to supply the megalopolis with electricity. Some 250,000 people in Tokyo have signed a petition… Read

U.S. Navy investigating how parts fell off aircraft near Atsugi

National Feb. 09, 2012 - 06:35PM JST ( 82 Comments )

The U.S. Navy said Thursday it was investigating how several chunks of one of its aircraft -- including one around 2.2 meters by one meter -- fell off as it flew back to its base… Read

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