Aug 28 Japan calls on China to ask citizens to stop harassment in wake of Fukushima wastewater discharge By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 24 Japan’s neighbors share fear and frustration over radioactive water release By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Public fears and frustrations are being shared in Japan's neighboring countries about the release of treated radioactive wastewater from a crippled nuclear power plant. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 8:34 A look at the plan to release Fukushima’s treated radioactive water into the sea By Miles O'Brien Japan is expected to release treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant as soon as Thursday. The government and the utility operating the facility say it is safe and the release is being closely monitored, but nearby countries… Continue watching
Aug 18 Watch 6:59 Biden reaches deal with Japan and South Korea to strengthen military coordination By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn President Biden met with the leaders of Japan and South Korea at Camp David on Friday. The two nations have long had antagonistic relations, but the meeting is a new starting point as they committed to improving military coordination. Geoff… Continue watching
Aug 18 WATCH: U.S., Japan and South Korea agree to expand security ties amid China, North Korea tensions By Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Their meeting and their agreement come at a time that the three countries are on an increasingly tense ledge in their relations with China and North Korea. Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch 6:07 Ambassador Rahm Emanuel outlines goals of Biden’s summit with Japan and South Korea By William Brangham, Morgan Till, Stephanie Kotuby, Dan Sagalyn, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Friday, President Biden will host a summit at Camp David with the leaders of Japan and South Korea, two nations with a long, complicated history. But they, along with the U.S., share common goals in curbing China’s influence in the… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 8:28 Inside the Fukushima nuclear plant 12 years after catastrophic meltdown By Miles O'Brien Japan will soon begin the process of releasing radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant. As final preparations are being made, Science Correspondent Miles O'Brien has a rare look inside the facility. Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 6:59 Fears rise over Japan’s upcoming release of Fukushima nuclear wastewater By Rebecca Bundhun Japan could soon start releasing treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean. They’re running out of space to store the radiation-tainted water at the plant, which was damaged by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, but… Continue watching
Jul 14 U.S. military chief lauds Japan’s defense spending increase to combat rising threats from North Korea, China By Foster Klug, Associated Press The highest-ranking U.S. military officer is praising Japan's moves to double its defense spending over the next five years. Continue reading
Jul 11 Japan’s top court says government restrictions on transgender employee’s use of restrooms illegal By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press 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. Continue reading