thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan

That less than half of Fukushima residents benefited from digital-only coupons intended to soften the blow of inflation has led to growing dissatisfaction among elderly people. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/11/japan/society/fukushima-digital-coupons/ #japan #society #fukushima #fukushimaminpo #shopping #cashless #digitalization #inflation

thejapantimes, 5 months ago to Japan

Young people’s knowledge of and interest in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, and the related accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, has been declining year by year, a survey has shown. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/18/japan/society/fukushima-disaster-survey-students/?utm_content=bufferc430f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #society #fukushimano1 #earthquakes #tsunami #surveys #students #fukushimauniversity #fukushimaminpo

thejapantimes, 8 months ago to Japan

The number of umpires serving for amateur baseball tournaments has been on the decline in Fukushima Prefecture, prompting a search for new game officials. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/18/japan/society/fukushima-baseball-umpires/?utm_content=buffer25da9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #society #fukushima #baseball #fukushimaminpo

thejapantimes, 8 months ago to Japan

Climate change is moving the peak peach harvest season earlier and earlier every year. As a result, growers of Fukushima’s famous Akatsuki peaches are seeking to create a more resilient variety. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/28/japan/society/fukushima-peach-early/?utm_content=bufferd103a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #society #fukushima #food #fukushimaminpo #agriculture #climatechange