Awareness campaign for plan to dump radioactive water into ocean lands creators in hot water.
Fukushima (Page 2)
Video released on same day approval is granted for waste water project at Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Sensors were installed last spring at Reactor 3 building, registered no shaking in this month’s 7.1-magnitude quake.
As we reach almost a decade since the tragic incident which displaced over 100,000 individuals, Mother Nature makes her comeback.
Tokyo Electric Power Company plans to use new visa rules to add foreign staff to its 2011 earthquake/tsunami cleanup efforts.
If this particular anime pilgrimage spot was on your bucket list, you won’t be able to cross it off anymore (well, at least in its original location).
TEPCO seeks to redeem its reputation with the public by offering virtual tours of the site in Japanese and English.
Veteran employee was involved in measuring radiation levels immediately after 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Will this flame of hope light the way for those still recovering from the Tohoku earthquake?
This “Festival of Tohoku Bonds” continues to pay homage to six of northern Japan’s most important annual festivals all at one time and one place.
High schooler hopes the prefecture will shed its disaster zone image, and that the rest of Japan will start to see Fukushima as normal again.
Feudal warriors’ home fails to intimidate fearless feline.
Lawsuit claims Tepco misled scale of 2011 Fukushima disaster, causing relief workers to be exposed to radiation.
Viewers were shocked to see the Reconstruction Minister rip into a journalist but then they couldn’t tear their eyes away from his necktie.
It’s amazing to see how far the region has come just six years after the 2011 tsunami, earthquake and nuclear disaster.
This incredible promotion lets you ski all day for free, in a powder snow paradise just a few hours away from Tokyo Station.



















Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times
Blowfish-shaped fugu bento appears to celebrate Japan’s Blowfish Day [Taste test]
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Cup Noodle maker Nissin teams up with thick-broth ramen chain for instant ramen rice[Taste test]
From cameos to creepy-crawlies: 15 little-known facts about Studio Ghibli movies
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times
Blowfish-shaped fugu bento appears to celebrate Japan’s Blowfish Day [Taste test]
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Cup Noodle maker Nissin teams up with thick-broth ramen chain for instant ramen rice[Taste test]
From cameos to creepy-crawlies: 15 little-known facts about Studio Ghibli movies
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Kura Sushi adding premium tier pricing for better chance at capsule machine game
Train continues to stop at rural station for lone schoolgirl until she graduates in March
Can you tell the difference between real beer and Japan’s happoshu quasi-beer?【Taste test】
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?