The Latest Breaking News from Fukushima

Concerns linger over Japan’s plan to release treated Fukushima wastewater into Pacific

Over 12 years ago, the strongest earthquake in Japan's recorded history caused a massive tsunami that led to a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. We take a look at what's to become of the water used to cool the plant's reactors. With the Fukushima facility rapidly running out…

France 24 · Jul 7, 2023

Japan signs off on plan to pump water from Fukushima nuclear plant into Pacific

Plans to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant have cleared their last regulatory hurdle in Japan, as China said it would ban some food imports over the decision.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 7, 2023

UN report on Japan’s Fukushima water plans fails to placate opponents

While South Korea offers official support, China and other voices in region continue to express concerns over discharge from nuclear plant

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2023

IAEA chief nods to discord among Fukushima report experts

TOKYO: The head of the United Nations' (UN) nuclear watchdog said on Friday that one or two of the team of international experts behind its report greenlighting Japan's release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima plant may have had concerns.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7, 2023

IAEA chief visits Fukushima as Japan prepares to release treated radioactive water into sea

The United Nations nuclear chief was to visit Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant Wednesday after the agency affirmed the safety of a contentious plan to release treated radioactive water into the sea.

France 24 · Jul 5, 2023

Study trips, livestreamed fish: Japan's Fukushima charm campaign

TOKYO: From livestreamed 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.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023

Japan may start controversial Fukushima water release next month

Plan to release treated water into the Pacific Ocean over several decades secured IAEA approval on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023

The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says Japan can release nuclear waste water into the ocean

The International Atomic Energy Agency has approved a plan by Japan's government to dump nuclear waste water from the destroyed Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean.

WEKU · Jul 5, 2023

More research on Japan's plan to discharge radioactive waste water

More risk assessments will be made by Hong Kong on Japan's plan to discharge treated radioactive water from the ill-fated Fukushima nuclear power station, despite a UN watchdog giving the go-ahead to pump it into the sea.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023

IAEA chief will visit Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear plant before radioactive water is released

The U.N. nuclear chief is to visit Japan’s tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant Wednesday after the agency affirmed the safety of a contentious plan to release treated radioactive water into the sea

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023