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The Reconstruction Agency, which is currently housed in a government building in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, is set to be dissolved in 2030.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Jul 6, 2026
Concerns emerge in Fukushima over Reconstruction Agency¡¯s expiration
Residents of the prefecture fear a watering down of the focus on reconstruction in the event its ambit is absorbed by a new Disaster Management Agency.
The tsunami-crippled Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, in January
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Jun 28, 2026
International workshop on Fukushima nuclear accident held in Futaba
A total of about 140 nuclear regulatory officials and experts, including those from the United States and France, took part in the workshop.
The No. 3 and No. 4 reactors at Kansai Electric Power's Takahama plant in Fukui Prefecture
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Jun 28, 2026
Spent nuclear fuel storage rate reaches up to 90% of capacity at some Japan reactors
A total of 15 reactors at nine plants have been restarted since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Waste collected during decontamination work in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, in February
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Jun 22, 2026
Fukushima town contaminated following 2011 nuclear meltdown eases entry restrictions
Extensive decontamination work has been carried out in areas impacted by the 2011 nuclear disaster in order to enable registered residents to return to their original homes.
In the fiscal year that began in April, Tepco plans to release a total of about 62,400 tons of treated water in eight rounds.
BUSINESS
Jun 20, 2026
Tepco ends second round of fiscal 2026 treated water release
In the just ended round, about 7,900 tons of water containing small amounts of radioactive tritium was discharged.
International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi will visit the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings nuclear plant in Fukushima Prefecture to conduct additional monitoring of treated water being discharged into the ocean.
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Jun 17, 2026
Nuclear watchdog chief to visit Japan to monitor Fukushima treated water
International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi will monitor the discharge of water containing small amounts of radioactive tritium.
Hideko Igarashi points to the names of her husband and uncle engraved on a board listing victims of the 2011 disasters at the Tsunami and Earthquake Victims Memorial Hall in the city of Soma, in Fukushima Prefecture, on May 9.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Jun 8, 2026
Fukushima woman finds purpose sharing memories of family lost in tsunami
Hideko Igarashi, 78, works as a storyteller for her city¡¯s tourism association, handing down memories of her loved ones and the importance of protecting lives.
Officials of the Environment Ministry and prefectural governments in northeastern Japan hold a meeting in Sendai on Wednesday to discuss measures to cope with bears. In neighboring Fukushima Prefecture, authorities are on the hunt for an "extremely intelligent" bear that remains at large.
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Jun 5, 2026
¡®Extremely intelligent¡¯ bear at large after hurting four in Fukushima
The bear apparently unlatched a window while evading capture and turned on a water tap to drink from.
Tanks at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture. Air radiation levels have fallen to around the national average in about 70% of the prefecture, according to Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority.
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Jun 4, 2026
Air radiation levels down to national average in about 70% of Fukushima
Decreases have been notable at building lots and agricultural sites, but moderate in forests, where decontamination is difficult.
A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in bear sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.
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Jun 2, 2026
Bear goes on rampage in Japan, injuring four people
A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.
Keisuke Yokoo, the incoming chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co., said he is open to forming alliances with firms outside of Japan as the nation¡¯s largest utility seeks to restructure its operations.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 2, 2026
Incoming Tepco chair open to alliance partners outside of Japan
Yokoo¡¯s remarks to reporters come as the utility pushes ahead with a business plan unveiled in January.
Workers wearing protective suits walk inside the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, on Feb. 5.
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Jun 2, 2026
Removal of nuclear fuel from Fukushima plant reactor pool begins
Radiation levels at the No. 2 reactor building are still high after the nuclear fuel in the reactor melted down in the March 2011 accident.
A captured bear in Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture, earlier this month
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May 28, 2026
Bear sightings hamper school activities in Japan
The sightings have led to evacuations, delays and some children opting to stay home as boards of education grapple with how to safely continue classes.
Toshimasa Murata (second from right) at his carrot field in Minamiaso, Kumamoto Prefecture, with his wife, Hiroko; daughter, Sumi; and son, Kanta
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society / Regional Voices: Fukushima
May 18, 2026
Farmer from Fukushima works to promote Kumamoto ¡ª his new home
Seeing residents of Kumamoto Prefecture supporting one another after a quake there, the Fukushima Prefecture native began?thinking he should contribute to revitalizing the area.
Transport ministry officials enter Kanbara Tetsudo in Gosen, Niigata Prefecture, on Thursday to conduct an on-site inspection.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
May 8, 2026
Microbus driver arrested after crash kills student in northeastern Japan
The vehicle was carrying 20 members of a school soft tennis club from Niigata Prefecture.
The Fukushima March 11 Memorial Park opened on Saturday in an area straddling the towns of Namie and Futaba.
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May 3, 2026
Memorial park opens 15 years after Fukushima disaster
The Fukushima March 11 Memorial Park was jointly established by the central government and the prefecture in an area straddling the towns of Namie and Futaba.
Yoshimitsu Kobayashi, chairperson of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, speaks at a news conference on executive appointments in Tokyo on Thursday.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 1, 2026
Japan Investment Corp. chief Yokoo named Tepco chairperson
Keisuke Yokoo, 74, will be the fifth person in a row to serve as Tepco chairperson from outside the power supplier and the first from the financial industry.
Toru Yamada¡¯s documentary ¡°At the Triangle Intersection,¡± which delves into the lingering impact of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, follows Tetsu (center), the matriarch of the Watanabe family, her son, Takemasa (right) and her daughter-in-law, Shigeko.
CULTURE / Film
Apr 30, 2026
Documentary captures the long echo of Fukushima¡¯s nuclear disaster
Without narration or music, Toru Yamada¡¯s intimate documentary ¡°At the Triangle Intersection¡± follows the silences, routines and unresolved tensions of post-disaster life.
Ryo Hanamori speaks about his experience of suffering from compulsive buying disorder.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Apr 27, 2026
Confronting addiction: ¡®I knew I had to stop buying things¡¯
Ryo Hanamori fought his disorder for years. Now that he¡¯s stable, he hopes to help others.
A tour guide gives explanations to visitors from an observation platform overlooking the damaged No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 nuclear reactors at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, last month.
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Apr 26, 2026
Japan¡¯s wrecked nuclear plant becomes a tourist destination
The Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant is now a destination for ¡°dark tourism¡± ¡ª travel to sites associated with tragedy, violence, or disaster, like Auschwitz, the killing fields of Ca
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.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
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.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
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.

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

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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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