World Oct 23 IAEA officials say Fukushima's ongoing release of treated radioactive wastewater is going well International Atomic Energy Agency officials in Japan for their first safety and monitoring mission since the release began two months ago say "no issues" were observed.
World Oct 16 Unification Church slams Japan's dissolution request as a threat to religious freedom Japan's Education Ministry asked the Tokyo District Court to revoke the legal status of the church after an investigation concluded the group has systematically manipulated its followers into donating money, sowing fear and harming their families.
World Aug 30 Japanese ministers eat Fukushima fish to show it's safe after nuclear wastewater is discharged into ocean The release of the treated wastewater into the ocean, which began Thursday and is expected to continue for decades, has been strongly opposed by fishing groups and by neighboring countries.
World Aug 28 Japan calls on China to ask citizens to stop harassment in wake of Fukushima wastewater discharge The discharge of the wastewater into the ocean, which began Thursday and is expected to continue for decades, has been strongly opposed by fishing groups and by neighboring countries.
World Aug 22 Fukushima nuclear plant to begin releasing treated radioactive water to sea Kishida said the government has done everything for now to ensure the plan's safety, protect the reputation of Japan's fishing industry and clearly explain the scientific basis of the move.
World Aug 09 Nagasaki marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing with mayor urging world to abolish nuclear weapons Mayor Shiro Suzuki made the remark Wednesday after the Group of Seven leaders at another summit in May adopted a nuclear disarmament document justifying atomic weapons for deterrence.
World Jul 12 North Korea test-fires ICBM after threatening 'shocking' consequences over alleged U.S. spy flight South Korea and Japan assessed that the missile flew about 620 miles on a steep angle before landing between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
World Jul 11 Japan's top court says government restrictions on transgender employee's use of restrooms illegal It comes at a time of increased awareness and support for same-sex marriages and other sexual equality. But opposition to equal rights remains strong within the governing Liberal Democratic Party, known for its conservative values.
World Jun 16 Japan raises the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, which was among the world's lowest Japan's parliament has raised the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, a limit which had remained unchanged for more than a century and was among the world's lowest, amid calls for greater protection of children and women.
World Jun 14 2 dead after 18-year-old trainee shoots at soldiers at firing range on Japanese army base Police say the suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at the scene in Gifu prefecture.