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Kansai Electric Power's Oi nuclear plant No.1 through No. 4 reactors in Fukui Prefecture
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Jul 14, 2026
Kyoto District Court rejects suit seeking halt of Oi nuclear plant
The plaintiffs had argued the risks related to the stability of the nuclear plant¡¯s foundations were underestimated and that evacuation plans were flawed.
A West Japan Railway Company bullet train approaches Shin-Osaka station in Osaka last December.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jun 20, 2026
New cost estimates revealed for Hokuriku Shinkansen line extension
Construction costs for the eight routes being considered now range from ?1.7 trillion to ?7.9 trillion, the transport ministry said.
Fukui Prefecture is home to 80% of Japan¡¯s dinosaur fossil discoveries, yet it is routinely one of the least-visited regions in the country.
LIFE / Travel
Jun 20, 2026
Beyond crabs and dinos: Japan¡¯s least-touristed region rethinks its appeal
Fukui Prefecture routinely ranks among Japan¡¯s least-visited prefectures, but a crop of young professionals in the tourism industry are pushing a new set of charms.
Rare earths have emerged as a flash point in trade relations in recent years.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 11, 2026
Shin-Etsu plans new rare-earth refinery to secure supply
The plant will be the company¡¯s third in Fukui Prefecture and will help ¡°to ensure a stable supply of rare-earth-related products and magnets,¡± a spokesperson for the firm said.
Osaka High Court found that the NRA's safety approval for the No. 3 and No. 4 reactors at the nuclear plant in the town of Oi was reasonable.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
May 28, 2026
Osaka High Court backs safety approval for Oi nuclear reactors
The high court found that the NRA¡¯s safety approval for the No. 3 and No. 4 reactors at the nuclear plant in the town of Oi was reasonable.
Tohoku University professor Reishi Takashima speaks at a news conference in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, on Wednesday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
May 21, 2026
Asteroid traces found in Japan may be linked to extinction of dinosaurs
The discovery of traces of an asteroid in Hokkaido is the first-ever confirmation of such traces in Japan, according to the announcement from the team of Japanese researchers.
The Hokuriku Shinkansen line is due to be extended from Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture to Shin-Osaka Station, but the chosen route remains up for debate.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
May 7, 2026
LDP and JIP look to accelerate talks on Hokuriku Shinkansen extension route
The ruling coalition hopes to finalize the bullet train line¡¯s route by the end of the parliamentary session and start construction in fiscal 2027.
Shoshi Maekawa speaks to reporters Tuesday in the city of Fukui after filing a compensation claim at the Fukui District Court over the time he spent under detention following his conviction over a 1986 murder. He was acquitted in a retrial in August 2025.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Apr 29, 2026
Man acquitted over 1986 murder seeks state compensation
Shoshi Maekawa, 60, was acquitted in a retrial in August 2025.
Mio Washizu, deputy governor of Fukui Prefecture, says she is able to balance work, housework and childcare by not seeking to manage everything on her own.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Mar 8, 2026
Fukui deputy governor leading women¡¯s empowerment in scandal-mired prefecture
Mio Washizu moved to Fukui with her children despite concern over the burden of housework and childcare falling solely on her.
Voters listen to a stump speech by a Lower House election candidate in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, on Sunday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 6, 2026
Conservative division deepens in Fukui Prefecture
The LDP¡¯s grip is slipping ahead of Sunday¡¯s vote, following a recent gubernatorial election that left major fractures within the ruling party.
Takato Ishida (center), a former official at the Foreign Ministry, won his first term as governor in Sunday¡¯s Fukui gubernatorial election.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Jan 26, 2026
35-year-old independent elected as Fukui governor
Takato Ishida, a former official at the Foreign Ministry, has become the youngest incumbent prefectural governor in the country.
The preserved merchant houses and storerooms of Obama's old merchant quarter hint at the economic (and culinary) role the town once played in supporting Kyoto to the south.
LIFE / Travel
Jan 17, 2026
At the origin of the ¡®Mackerel Road,¡¯ this seaside town fed Kyoto
Obama is a quaint coastal community today, but a visit grants a look at how it played a crucial role in stocking the pantries of Japan¡¯s ancient capital.
Then-Fukui Gov. Tatsuji Sugimoto speaks during a news conference in November.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Jan 7, 2026
Former Fukui governor¡¯s actions could be seen as sexual assault, lawyers say
Former Gov. Tatsuji Sugimoto even messaged four female prefectural workers to the point they feared checking their phones, according to a government report.
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeing to halt a number of nuclear reactors hold up papers reading ¡°unjust ruling¡± following a court ruling on Thursday in the city of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Dec 26, 2025
Court dismisses plea to shut down nuclear plants in Fukui
The plaintiffs plan to appeal the ruling to a higher court, while Kansai Electric said that the ruling reflects the court¡¯s understanding of its claims.
The Fugen advanced converter reactor is seen behind the No. 2 reactor (right) of the Tsuruga nuclear power plant in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Dec 24, 2025
Leak of tritium-containing water reported at Fugen nuclear reactor
The leak occurred when a pipe was cut at the nuclear reactor, which is undergoing decommissioning work.
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, will reconsider the route of the planned Hokuriku Shinkansen section between Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture and Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka Prefecture.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Dec 16, 2025
Japan to reconsider route of planned Hokuriku Shinkansen section
The existing plan,?adopted by the then LDP-Komeito coalition in 2016, has faced opposition from some due to environmental and fiscal concerns.
The transport ministry may delay the planned fiscal 2026 start of construction on the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension from Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture to Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka Prefecture, sources say.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Dec 9, 2025
Hokuriku Shinkansen extension work unlikely to start in fiscal 2026, sources say
The expected delay mainly reflects a lack of consensus within the ruling coalition?regarding the route for the bullet train¡¯s extension.
Fukui Gov. Tatsuji Sugimoto speaks at a news conference at the prefectural government office on Thursday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Dec 4, 2025
Fukui governor resigns over sexual harassment of government employees
Tatsuji Sugimoto, 63, stepped down after admitting to sending inappropriate messages that constitute sexual harassment to multiple Fukui government workers.
Residents hold a news conference in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Friday after the Kanazawa branch of the Nagoya High Court rejected injunctions seeking to halt operations of Kansai Electric Power¡¯s aging reactors in Fukui Prefecture.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Nov 28, 2025
Court rejects injunctions against Mihama and Takahama nuclear reactors
Local residents had sought to halt the operations of aging reactors run by Kansai Electric Power in Fukui Prefecture.
Fukui Gov. Tatsuji Sugimoto apologizes during a news conference at the prefectural government office on Tuesday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Nov 25, 2025
Fukui governor to resign over alleged sexual harassment
Tatsuji Sugimoto said he will step down to ¡°minimize confusion¡± and to allow the prefectural government to find a new governor as soon as possible.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
Intervention is the word after yen moves beyond ?163 and sits there
The government could prop up the yen at any moment, though its signaling is hard to read.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.
Maya Ongaku¡¯s DIY dream is getting bigger
The members of Maya Ongaku ¡ª (from left) Tsutomu Sonoda, Shoei Ikeda and Ryota Takano ¡ª grew up on the Shonan Coast south of Tokyo and have been friends since their school days.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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