Six ‘swimming’ robots will check melted fuel at Fukushima plant
January 11, 2022
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Pre-emergency measures extended to 13 more prefectures
January 19, 2022 The government on Jan. 19 approved pre-emergency measures for 13 additional prefectures, but its chief health expert said the strict “stay home” requests issued during previous infection waves are not necessary this time around.Japan’s clean energy strategy to push nuclear technologies
January 19, 2022 Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed his Cabinet on Jan. 18 to draw up a new clean energy strategy for the country that will lay out the government’s vision to achieve a carbon-neutral society.
DECISION TIME
Which way he goes, Kishida risks backlash on Sado gold mine
January 19, 2022 The government is caught between a rock and a hard place in deciding if or when to forge ahead with plans to seek UNESCO World Heritage listing for ancient gold and silver mines on the island of Sado in Niigata Prefecture.
New COVID-19 cases exceed 40,000 for first time in Japan
January 19, 2022
Expectant moms face greater risk of serious COVID-19 woes
January 19, 2022
Minato Ward offers hotels at a discount to boost residents’ health
January 19, 2022
Survey: Close mayoral race in Nago; U.S. base issue losing clout
January 18, 2022
Kishida to form new group to take on nuclear-free goal
January 18, 2022
Kishida: Dealing with Omicron variant of virus is top priority
January 18, 2022
Mizuho reveals new lineup, steps to fix corporate ways
January 18, 2022
Asia shares mostly higher after U.S. holiday; BOJ stands pat
January 18, 2022
Japan chalks up a record number of M&A deals in 2021
January 17, 2022
Beijing 2022 official warns against violations of ‘Olympic spirit’
January 19, 2022
Water crisis looms for tsunami-hit Tonga; New Zealand help on the way
January 19, 2022
AT&T, Verizon pause some new 5G after airlines raise alarm
January 19, 2022
Shock waves blamed for high tidal surge after Tonga eruption
January 17, 2022
Pacific undersea province given name ‘Godzilla Megamullion’
January 14, 2022
iPS-derived cells used for 1st time to treat spinal cord injury
January 14, 2022
3 unpublished plays by Shusaku Endo found in author’s museum
January 19, 2022
Baseball manga pioneer Shinji Mizushima dies at 82
January 18, 2022
INTERVIEW: Pianist Sumino seeks balance with his YouTube influencer Cateen
January 18, 2022
For a quick curry fix, MSDF ship fare now comes in sealed pouches
January 19, 2022
Oldest tramcar back in business in Osaka after refurbishment
January 18, 2022
Japan Mint to open grounds for cherry blossom viewing in spring
January 17, 2022
Six ‘swimming’ robots will check melted fuel at Fukushima plant
January 11, 2022
NHK apologizes for false label of ‘paid protester’ against Olympics
January 10, 2022
Tires join ‘ghost gear’ as debris that keeps killing marine life
December 25, 2021
GOHAN LAB/ Sweet simmered black soybeans: Keep liquid from boiling over to get plump, shiny ‘kuromame’
January 5, 2022
ASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK/ David McMurray
January 7, 2022
AUTHORS ALIVE!: Writers Murata, Asai listen to each other read their own novels
December 31, 2021
African wild dogs skilled predators in sharp decline
December 24, 2021
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Haruki Murakami and other writers read from books before selected audiences at the new Haruki Murakami Library.
The Asahi Shimbun aims “to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls” through its Gender Equality Declaration.
Let’s explore the Japanese capital from the viewpoint of wheelchair users and people with disabilities with Barry Joshua Grisdale.
