thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japanese ministers indicated the government might file a complaint to the World Trade Organization over China's decision to ban all Japanese seafood imports. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/29/japan/politics/china-import-ban-wto/?utm_content=buffercdf6a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #wto #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #chinajapanrelations
Japanese ministers indicated the government might file a complaint to the World Trade Organization over China's decision to ban all Japanese seafood imports. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/29/japan/politics/china-import-ban-wto/?utm_content=buffercdf6a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #wto #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #chinajapanrelations
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japan on Monday urged China to rein in a barrage of harassing phone calls and other protests following Tokyo’s decision last week to release treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the ocean. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/28/japan/politics/fukushima-china-reaction/?utm_content=bufferde3c3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #china #chinajapanrelations #fukushima #fukushimano1 #nuclearenergy #311 #natsuoyamaguchi #komeito
Japan on Monday urged China to rein in a barrage of harassing phone calls and other protests following Tokyo’s decision last week to release treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the ocean. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/28/japan/politics/fukushima-china-reaction/?utm_content=bufferde3c3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #china #chinajapanrelations #fukushima #fukushimano1 #nuclearenergy #311 #natsuoyamaguchi #komeito
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan The head of Komeito, the junior coalition partner of the Liberal Democratic Party, will postpone his planned visit to China at Beijing's request amid tense ties over the release of treated Fukushima wastewater. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/politics/komeito-chief-china-trip-postponed/?utm_content=buffer4ace7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #komeito #ldp #china #chinajapanrelations #fukushimano1
The head of Komeito, the junior coalition partner of the Liberal Democratic Party, will postpone his planned visit to China at Beijing's request amid tense ties over the release of treated Fukushima wastewater. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/politics/komeito-chief-china-trip-postponed/?utm_content=buffer4ace7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #komeito #ldp #china #chinajapanrelations #fukushimano1
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan No detectable amount of tritium was found in the first fish samples taken in waters near the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, where the discharge of treated radioactive water into the sea began this week. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/fukushima-fish-no-radioactivity/?utm_content=bufferf2cce&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushima #fukushimano1 #fish #oceans #radioactivewater
No detectable amount of tritium was found in the first fish samples taken in waters near the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, where the discharge of treated radioactive water into the sea began this week. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/fukushima-fish-no-radioactivity/?utm_content=bufferf2cce&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushima #fukushimano1 #fish #oceans #radioactivewater
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Russia hopes to increase its marine product exports to China in the wake of China's ban on Japanese seafood imports after the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/russia-china-seafood-ban-japan-fukushima/?utm_content=buffer39cba&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #russia #china #fukushimano1 #fukushima #radioactivewater #nuclearenergy #environment #oceans #pollution
Russia hopes to increase its marine product exports to China in the wake of China's ban on Japanese seafood imports after the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/russia-china-seafood-ban-japan-fukushima/?utm_content=buffer39cba&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #russia #china #fukushimano1 #fukushima #radioactivewater #nuclearenergy #environment #oceans #pollution
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan China’s salt associations said domestic supply of the condiment is ample after consumers ramped up panic buying over concerns about the release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/china-fukushima-salt-supply/?utm_content=buffer06a73&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushimano1 #fukushima #radioactivewater #tepco #nuclearenergy #311 #environment #oceans #pollution #china #salt
China’s salt associations said domestic supply of the condiment is ample after consumers ramped up panic buying over concerns about the release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/china-fukushima-salt-supply/?utm_content=buffer06a73&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushimano1 #fukushima #radioactivewater #tepco #nuclearenergy #311 #environment #oceans #pollution #china #salt
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japan has begun considering a rescue plan for its domestic fisheries after China's blanket import ban on Japanese fishery products. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/fukushima-china-fishing-aid/?utm_content=buffer7215b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #radioactivewater #fukushima #fukushimano1 #nuclearenergy #china #tepco
Japan has begun considering a rescue plan for its domestic fisheries after China's blanket import ban on Japanese fishery products. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/fukushima-china-fishing-aid/?utm_content=buffer7215b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #radioactivewater #fukushima #fukushimano1 #nuclearenergy #china #tepco
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to business Japan’s fishing industry is getting hit with falling prices and growing uncertainty after the Chinese government imposed a ban on the country’s marine products. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/25/china-seafood-trade-fukushima/?utm_content=buffer67977&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #tepco #china #trade #fishing
Japan’s fishing industry is getting hit with falling prices and growing uncertainty after the Chinese government imposed a ban on the country’s marine products. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/25/china-seafood-trade-fukushima/?utm_content=buffer67977&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #tepco #china #trade #fishing
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Koji Suzuki, who has surfed the waters off Fukushima Prefecture for nearly half a century, says he's not worried about the release of treated wastewater, but concern remains about reputational damage. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/25/japan/fukushima-surfer-not-worried/?utm_content=buffer63b2a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushima #fukushimano1 #surfing #311 #nuclearenergy #oceans
Koji Suzuki, who has surfed the waters off Fukushima Prefecture for nearly half a century, says he's not worried about the release of treated wastewater, but concern remains about reputational damage. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/25/japan/fukushima-surfer-not-worried/?utm_content=buffer63b2a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushima #fukushimano1 #surfing #311 #nuclearenergy #oceans
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan The tritium level in the ocean near the Fukushima No. 1 plant was well below the operational limit of 700 becquerels per liter, Tepco said Friday, the day after it began discharging treated water from the plant. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/25/japan/fukushima-water-release-survey/?utm_content=buffer4cf1d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushimano1 #fukushima #tepco #china #hongkong #radioactivewater
The tritium level in the ocean near the Fukushima No. 1 plant was well below the operational limit of 700 becquerels per liter, Tepco said Friday, the day after it began discharging treated water from the plant. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/25/japan/fukushima-water-release-survey/?utm_content=buffer4cf1d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushimano1 #fukushima #tepco #china #hongkong #radioactivewater
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan For Katsunobu Sakurai, the former mayor of Minamisoma, the government's plan to discharge treated Fukushima wastewater into the ocean is hardly a recovery. "This is the complete opposite,” he says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/society/fukushima-minamisoma-mayor/?utm_content=buffer4ecdc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #society #fukushima #katsunobusakurai #minamisoma #fukushimano1 #radiation #radioactivewater #nuclearenergy #311
For Katsunobu Sakurai, the former mayor of Minamisoma, the government's plan to discharge treated Fukushima wastewater into the ocean is hardly a recovery. "This is the complete opposite,” he says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/society/fukushima-minamisoma-mayor/?utm_content=buffer4ecdc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #society #fukushima #katsunobusakurai #minamisoma #fukushimano1 #radiation #radioactivewater #nuclearenergy #311
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan As the government proceeds with its plan to discharge treated Fukushima wastewater into the ocean, here's a look at voices on the street. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/society/fukushima-street-voices/?utm_content=buffer365a6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #society #fukushima #fukushimano1 #tepco #radiation #311
As the government proceeds with its plan to discharge treated Fukushima wastewater into the ocean, here's a look at voices on the street. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/society/fukushima-street-voices/?utm_content=buffer365a6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #society #fukushima #fukushimano1 #tepco #radiation #311
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan For Katsunobu Sakurai, the former mayor of Minamisoma, the government's plan to discharge treated Fukushima wastewater into the ocean is hardly a recovery. "This is the complete opposite,” he says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/fukushima-minamisoma-mayor/?utm_content=buffer0de99&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushima #katsunobusakurai #minamisoma #fukushimano1 #radiation
For Katsunobu Sakurai, the former mayor of Minamisoma, the government's plan to discharge treated Fukushima wastewater into the ocean is hardly a recovery. "This is the complete opposite,” he says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/fukushima-minamisoma-mayor/?utm_content=buffer0de99&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushima #katsunobusakurai #minamisoma #fukushimano1 #radiation
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japan marked the beginning of a decadeslong process to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima No.1 plant into the ocean. Here's what you need to know. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/explainer/explainer-fukushima-water-discharge-plan/?utm_content=bufferd9a3f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #explainer #fukushima #fukushimano1 #311 #tepco #nuclearenergy #environment #oceans #iaea #meti
Japan marked the beginning of a decadeslong process to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima No.1 plant into the ocean. Here's what you need to know. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/explainer/explainer-fukushima-water-discharge-plan/?utm_content=bufferd9a3f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #explainer #fukushima #fukushimano1 #311 #tepco #nuclearenergy #environment #oceans #iaea #meti
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to business Hong Kong restaurants brace for cost jump after Japan seafood ban https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/24/economy/hong-kong-sushi-restaurants-fukushima-water/?utm_content=buffer8595b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #hongkong #restaurants #food #fish #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater
Hong Kong restaurants brace for cost jump after Japan seafood ban https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/24/economy/hong-kong-sushi-restaurants-fukushima-water/?utm_content=buffer8595b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #hongkong #restaurants #food #fish #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will visit Fukushima Prefecture later this month, where he plans to eat fish from the area to show support for Tokyo's decision to release treated radioactive water into the sea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/politics/us-envoy-fukushima-water/?utm_content=bufferc4ba6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #rahmemanuel #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will visit Fukushima Prefecture later this month, where he plans to eat fish from the area to show support for Tokyo's decision to release treated radioactive water into the sea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/politics/us-envoy-fukushima-water/?utm_content=bufferc4ba6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #rahmemanuel #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japan is set to begin a controversial discharge of treated tritium-laced water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant later Thursday, a major step in the decommissioning process. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/fukushima-water-release/?utm_content=bufferb4f66&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushimano1 #fukushima #radioactivewater #tepco
Japan is set to begin a controversial discharge of treated tritium-laced water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant later Thursday, a major step in the decommissioning process. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/fukushima-water-release/?utm_content=bufferb4f66&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushimano1 #fukushima #radioactivewater #tepco
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan At a restaurant in Beijing, the pending release of treated Fukushima wastewater has left the chef wondering whether to continue stocking Japan tuna or source it from other countries where price and quality could vary. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/23/japan/china-sushi-fans-fukushima/?utm_content=buffera0c86&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushimano1 #fukushima #china #hongkong #oceans #iaea #food
At a restaurant in Beijing, the pending release of treated Fukushima wastewater has left the chef wondering whether to continue stocking Japan tuna or source it from other countries where price and quality could vary. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/23/japan/china-sushi-fans-fukushima/?utm_content=buffera0c86&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushimano1 #fukushima #china #hongkong #oceans #iaea #food
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japan’s announcement that it will start a controversial discharge of treated water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the ocean on Thursday has been met with a mixed reaction across East Asia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/23/japan/fukushima-water-release-reaction/?utm_content=bufferf535b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushima #fukushimano1 #311 #tepco #nuclearenergy #environment #oceans #china #southkorea #iaea
Japan’s announcement that it will start a controversial discharge of treated water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the ocean on Thursday has been met with a mixed reaction across East Asia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/23/japan/fukushima-water-release-reaction/?utm_content=bufferf535b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushima #fukushimano1 #311 #tepco #nuclearenergy #environment #oceans #china #southkorea #iaea
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Beijing and Hong Kong plan to expand import restrictions on Japanese food products after Tokyo's decision to release treated water from the disaster-stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the Pacific from Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/23/japan/china-hong-kong-food-fukushima-radiation/?utm_content=buffer52d0d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #china #hongkong #fukushima #radioactivewater #food #fukushimano1
Beijing and Hong Kong plan to expand import restrictions on Japanese food products after Tokyo's decision to release treated water from the disaster-stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the Pacific from Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/23/japan/china-hong-kong-food-fukushima-radiation/?utm_content=buffer52d0d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #china #hongkong #fukushima #radioactivewater #food #fukushimano1
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japan will begin the release of tritium-laced water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/22/japan/politics/fukushima-water-release/?utm_content=buffer009c0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #fumiokishida #311 #tepco
Japan will begin the release of tritium-laced water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/22/japan/politics/fukushima-water-release/?utm_content=buffer009c0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #fumiokishida #311 #tepco
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan China and Russia, which oppose Japan's planned release from Thursday of tritium-laced treated water into the sea, jointly urged Tokyo last month to consider a vapor release disposal strategy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/22/japan/science-health/russia-china-fukushima-water/?utm_content=buffer9351a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #sciencehealth #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #russiajapanrelations #chinajapanrelations #china #russia
China and Russia, which oppose Japan's planned release from Thursday of tritium-laced treated water into the sea, jointly urged Tokyo last month to consider a vapor release disposal strategy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/22/japan/science-health/russia-china-fukushima-water/?utm_content=buffer9351a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #sciencehealth #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #russiajapanrelations #chinajapanrelations #china #russia
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to business With the imminent release of treated radioactive water into the Pacific, a Fukushima supermarket owner fears for the future. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/22/economy/fukushima-food-safety/?utm_content=buffer1f049&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #fish #supermarkets
With the imminent release of treated radioactive water into the Pacific, a Fukushima supermarket owner fears for the future. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/22/economy/fukushima-food-safety/?utm_content=buffer1f049&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #fish #supermarkets
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan The government is set to announce Tuesday when the release of tritium-laced water at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant will begin, after the prime minister met with the head of Japan’s largest fishing union. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/22/japan/politics/kishida-fishermen-fukushima/?utm_content=buffer19b74&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fumiokishida #fukushima #fukushimano1 #311 #radiation #radioactivewater #nuclearenergy #pollution #environment
The government is set to announce Tuesday when the release of tritium-laced water at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant will begin, after the prime minister met with the head of Japan’s largest fishing union. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/22/japan/politics/kishida-fishermen-fukushima/?utm_content=buffer19b74&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fumiokishida #fukushima #fukushimano1 #311 #radiation #radioactivewater #nuclearenergy #pollution #environment
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japan will begin the release of tritium-laced treated water at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Thursday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/22/japan/fukushima-water-release/?utm_content=buffer02d74&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #fumiokishida #311 #tepco
Japan will begin the release of tritium-laced treated water at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Thursday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/22/japan/fukushima-water-release/?utm_content=buffer02d74&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #fumiokishida #311 #tepco