Japan is to release treated radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, media reports say. It follows years of debate over how to dispose of the liquid, which includes …
South Korea’s digital gov’t ranked as world’s best; Britain, Japan in top 5
South Korea ranked first among 33 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Digital Government Index, a survey that measures the level and maturity of government …
This floating spaceport in Japan could bring space travel to the city
The spaceport rises from an island that floats in Tokyo Bay, with the skyscrapers of Japan’s capital in the background. It’s designed to launch tourists on day trips to space, where they will be able …
Fujifilm seeks approval for Avigan as COVID-19 treatment in Japan
Fujifilm Holdings Corp said on Friday it was seeking to have its flu drug Avigan approved in Japan as a treatment for COVID-19 – a move that comes after a late-stage study showed reduced …
Former Takata plant shipped 9 million seat belts in Japan with inaccurate data – Nikkei
A former unit of bankrupt airbag maker Takata Corp shipped 9 million seat belts to car companies in Japan with inaccurate test data that could result in around 2 million safety recalls, the Nikkei …
Japan to release radioactive Fukushima water into the sea: Media
Any release of the water is expected to antagonise Japanese fishermen and raise concerns in neighbouring countries …
With eye on China, Japan’s Suga seeks tighter ties with Vietnam, Indonesia
Japan’s new leader will aim to beef up security ties when he visits Vietnam and Indonesia next week amid concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness, but he is likely to steer clear of the harsh …
Japan’s delicious fire-seared delicacy
On the south side of the island of Shikoku, framed by two enormous peninsulas, Kochi is one of Japan’s least-visited prefectures – at least by foreigners. It’s a popular destination for Japanese …
LGBT groups in Japan launch petition seeking equality law
Sexual minority groups and human rights activists launched a petition on Thursday calling for an LGBT equality law in Japan in hopes that it can be enacted next year, when the …
Japan may conduct satellite research on disputed East China Sea islands – government
The Japanese government is looking into conducting research on the natural environment of East China Sea islets claimed by China, using images captured by satellites, the top government spokesman said …