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August 24, 2023

Basketball World Cup scheduled to continue in Japan following North Korean spy satellite launch attempt

Tournaments for the Basketball World Cup held in Okinawa will begin Friday, despite a North Korean spy satellite launch attempt that prompted an evacuation alert in Japan.

August 24, 2023

China bans seafood from Japan after Fukushima nuclear plant releases nuclear wastewater into Pacific

The Chinese government announced it would be banning Japanese seafood after a Japanese nuclear power plant began a controversial, decades-long process of dumping nuclear wastewater.

August 23, 2023

Japanese utility company Tepco details plan to release Fukushima nuclear waste on Aug. 24

Tokyo Electric Power Company, or Tepco, is preparing to release tons of Fukushima’s radioactive wastewater in a process that may take decades to complete.

August 23, 2023

Hong Kong prepares an import ban on Japanese seafood ahead of Fukushima nuclear waste release

As Japan prepares to release treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, Hong Kong is setting up steps to monitor seafood imports from Japan.

August 22, 2023

Japan to release Fukushima nuclear wastewater into ocean on Thursday

The Japanese government will begin releasing waste water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on Tuesday with approval from the the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

August 22, 2023

Hunters take out serial cow-killing 'Ninja' bear in Japan

A black bear that was nicknamed "Ninja" in Japan was shot and killed by hunters last month, ending a spree of attacks on at least 66 dairy cows that began in 2019.

August 21, 2023

Japanese health ministry panel recommends approval of Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi

A panel convened by Japan's health ministry made a recommendation Monday in favor of endorsing the Alzheimer's disease medication Leqembi.

August 21, 2023

Japan vows to support fisheries during country’s decades-long process of releasing Fukushima nuclear waste

Fishermen have feared that the release of Fukushima’s nuclear waste may damage the industry’s reputation. In response, the Japanese government has vowed to support the industry.

August 20, 2023

US, Japan and Australia to conduct joint military drills in disputed South China Sea: report

The United States, Australia and Japan reportedly are to conduct joint drills in the South China Sea in a show of support for the Philippines this week.

August 18, 2023

US announces new multiyear military exercise plan with Japan, South Korea ahead of summit

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announced a new multiyear military exercise plan involving the U.S., Japan and South Korea ahead of President Biden's Camp David summit.