Japan In Crisis
Workers in protective suits and masks wait to enter the emergency operation center at the crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power station on Nov. 12, 2011.
Japanese Officials Declare 'Cold Shutdown' Of Crippled Reactors
()If correct, it's an important milestone in the long effort toward recovery from the nuclear disaster triggered by a March 11 earthquake and tsunami. But skeptics fear the government's claim is premature.
Areas Of Northern Japan May Be Off-Limits For Years()
September 13, 2011 Six months after the accident at the Fukushima nuclear plant, the Japanese government has declared eight areas near the reactors as potential no-go zones for the next two decades. Many residents remain homeless. Beyond the hot zone, many people have decided to stay, but are worried about elevated radiation levels.
Japanese Seniors: Send Us To Damaged Nuclear Plant()
September 12, 2011 Since Japan's nuclear accident in March, about 500 Japanese seniors have signed up to work at the dangerous plant. They say it's better that they risk their lives than the younger workers at a job that has been called courageous — and suicidal.
After Nuclear Mishap, Japan Debates Energy Future()
September 6, 2011 The Japanese public is demanding that the country move away from nuclear power and toward renewable sources of energy. But it's a tall task for a country with few resources.
In Japan, Next Prime Minister Faces Skeptics()
August 29, 2011 Japan looks set to get a new prime minister as early as Tuesday. But in a country that has been plagued by years of economic stagnation and a major disaster this spring, few are expecting a quick turnaround in the country's fortunes.
After Tsunami, Japanese Fishing Port Still At Risk()
August 24, 2011 Five months after a tsunami decimated Japan's northeast coast, one of the region's largest fishing ports is trying to get back to work. But the earthquake changed the landscape, complicating plans to rebuild.
In Japan, Restoring Photos For Tsunami Victims()
August 19, 2011 Many Japanese families on the country's northeast coast lost everything in the March tsunami — homes, businesses and loved ones. But in the rubble, survivors found many priceless family photos. One U.S. group is now working to repair the photos damaged in the disaster.
In Japan, Holding Onto Political Reins Proves Elusive()
July 27, 2011 For months, critics have called for the resignation of Japan's much-unloved prime minister, Naoto Kan. The frailty of the country's leadership reflects the fact that Japan has yet to enjoy a fully democratic political system.
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For Devastated Japanese, World Cup Was 'More Than A Game'()
July 18, 2011 There's no shortage of reports about how important the victory in women's soccer was across the Pacific in a nation still recovering from the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Does losing to Japan ease the pain for U.S. fans?
The Science Of Japan's Nuclear Crisis
Reports: Why Things Fell Apart At Fukushima()
June 20, 2011 In new reports, the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Japanese government highlight the hazardous working conditions, lack of communication and last-ditch efforts by workers to contain meltdowns at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Japan. Early confusion among the leadership was also a problem.
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Fukushima's Plan To Put Radiation Badges On Children Not Pleasing Parents()
June 15, 2011 Those parents say the government should be evacuating everyone 18 and under and any woman who is pregnant, not waiting three more months and then only issuing badges that will be checked one a month to determine exposure.
