Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant is creating a new crisis. China is banning the import of food from 10 Japanese prefectures over safety reasons. Meanwhile, the largest fisheries market in the South Korean capital is stepping up radiation testing.

South Korea’s fisheries market begin testing fish for radiation after Japan’s Fukushima move

Japan's biggest and busiest maritime port was brought to a grinding halt for two days after being hit by an alleged Russian cyberattack earlier this week. The virtual attack crippled Nagoya Port's loading and offloading system, stalling the container handling process.

Ransomware attack by ‘Russian hackers’ cripples Japan's largest port

The Indian and Japanese Space Agencies are working together on a joint lunar exploration mission. In an exclusive interview to WION, Ishii Yasuo, the Vice President of the Japanese Space Agency, Jaxa, shares more details. Watch the video to know more.

India and Japan working on moon mission 'Lupex': Ishii Yasuo, Vice President of Jaxa

Japan's nominal base salary experienced its most rapid growth in 28 years in May, according to government data cited by Reuters released on Friday, intensifying the discussion surrounding the timing of the central bank's withdrawal from its ultra-loose monetary stimulus.

Japanese wages break records: Fastest growth in 28 years ignites stimulus exit debate

Japan's largest maritime port - the port of Nagoya - suffered a significant disruption due to a cyber attack allegedly by the Russian group - Lockwood. The hackers allegedly demanded a ransom to restore control of the system to the port operator.

Russian hackers demand ransom to restore systems after targeting Japan's port

Asia Pacific markets are feeling the Fed's impact today as minutes from the US federal reserve revealed. A divided opinion on rate hikes fell one percent in Japan while the Cosby dropped 0.8 percent in South Korea.

US Fed meeting minutes triggers selling; Asian markets largely down

The United Nations nuclear watchdog Chief has finished the tour of the Fukushima Nuclear Plant. Rafael Grossi remains unchanged on his stand clearing release of the water. China and other nations are still opposing the move.

Fukushima water release: Japan gets nod from UN nuclear watchdog | World News | WION

Research into new applications for seaweed is flourishing. From carbon absorption to reducing methane emissions from cattle, countries are looking to Asia's savvy use of seaweed to develop their industries back home. Studies have found that seaweed can help plants grow faster. A green tea plantation uses it as organic fertiliser.

Japanese seaweed attracting international attention over potential to become super crop | WION

Japan is set to begin pumping out more than a million tonnes of treated water from the destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant this summer. The water was distilled after being contaminated from contact with fuel rods at the reactor, destroyed in a 2011 earthquake. tanks on the site now hold about 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water, enough to fill 500 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Here's how Japan plans to deal with the water.

Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to pump out about 1.3 mn tonnes of radioactive water | Details

The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday (July 5) sought to reassure local residents and representatives that the planned release of treated wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant is safe.

Fukushima nuclear plant water release is safe, says IAEA chief

From live-streamed fish to diplomatic study trips, Japan is waging a concerted campaign to calm controversy before it begins releasing treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea.

Japan's scripted campaign to calm controversy over Fukushima nuclear plant

For the first time since comparable data became available, the number of households with children fell below 10 million in 2022 in Japan. The population decline warning bells have been ringing for some time but the recent data paints a rather dystopic picture regarding Japan's future.

Population collapse? Number of Japanese households with kids falls to historic low

Japan has reached a major milestone in decommissioning the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which was destroyed in 2011 after a massive earthquake triggered a tsunami in the region. The IAEA has said Japan's plans to release the water from the nuclear plant into the ocean would have a negligible impact on the environment. IAEA Chief Rafel Grossi will visit the plant and inaugurate an IAEA office which will monitor the release. as per reports, it is expected to take 30-40 years.

Japan gets IAEA nod to dispose Fukushima nuclear plant's waters in the ocean | WION Climate Tracker

Japan is set to receive a report from a UN nuclear watchdog on Tuesday regarding the release of the Fukushima water in the pacific. Hoping to win the approval, Tokyo will release 1.3 trillion water used in the Fukushima plant.

Japan is set to get the final UN verdict for Fukushima water release

The Chinese Embassy in Japan on Tuesday criticized Japan's plan to dump radioactive wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean, urging the Japanese side to handle the nuclear-contaminated water in a "science-based, safe and transparent" manner.

Chinese embassy slams Japan's plan to dump nuclear wastewater

On Tuesday (July 4), the International Atomic Energy Agency approved Japan's plans to release treated radioactive water into the sea from its defunct nuclear reactor in Fukushima.

Explained: Japan gets OK to release Fukushima radioactive water. What's the row about?

More than a million cubic metres of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe site will be released into the Pacific Ocean, according to a controversial plan that has strained relations with China and other neighbours.

Japan set to release contaminated Fukushima water into Pacific, angering China

In the bustling city of Tokyo, a heartwarming story unfolded last century—a story that would capture the hearts of people worldwide. Hachiko, a cream white Akita Inu, became an emblem of unwavering loyalty as he faithfully waited for his deceased master at a train station for years.

Celebrating loyalty: Hachiko, the dog that waited for its dead master for decades, turns 100

The Japanese government will eventually release toxic water accumulated over the course of 40 years through an undersea tunnel. Despite Japan's diplomatic push alarms are being raised by island nations the Pacific Islands forum, a group of 18 Nations urged Japan to consider alternatives.

Japan set to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific

A Japanese journalist was denied entry into Hong Kong earlier this week and sent back to Tokyo, without any reason. Freelance journalist Yoshiaki Ogawa arrived in the city by plane on Thursday evening but was soon taken to a separate room by the officials after he showed his passport.

Japanese journalist barred from entering Hong Kong, deported from airport

The Japanese defence ministry late Friday said it had spotted two Russian Navy ships in waters near Taiwan and its Okinawa islands in the last four days. The announcement comes days after Taiwan also reported spotting two Russian warships off its eastern coast.

Japan spots Russian warships near Taiwan, Okinawa islands, raises concerns

South Koreans are panic-buying salt as Japan plans to release one million metric tonnes of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea.

South Koreans resort to panic-buying salt as Japan preps release of treated water into sea

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