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
Jul 09 South Korean opposition party rebukes IAEA chief over Japan's plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog on Sunday for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. Continue reading
Jun 16 Japan raises the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, which was among the world's lowest By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 14 2 dead after 18-year-old trainee shoots at soldiers at firing range on Japanese army base By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Police say the suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at the scene in Gifu prefecture. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 4:48 News Wrap: White House says U.S. will not build more nuclear weapons to counter Russia In our news wrap Friday, the Biden administration says the U.S. will not build more nuclear weapons to counter Russia and will adhere to limits under the 2010 New START Treaty, former Vice President Mike Pence will not face criminal… Continue watching
May 31 North Korea's satellite launch failed. It still triggered fear and confusion By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Johnson Lai, Associated Press North Korea's failed launch of a spy satellite still prompted public confusion and security jitters in neighboring South Korea and Japan. Continue reading
May 29 North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch a military spy satellite soon By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Japan's defense minister says he ordered the military to shoot down the satellite or debris, if any entered Japanese territory. Continue reading