Japan – Page 15 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Dumping of Fukushima radioactive water into ocean ‘unavoidable’, Japanese PM says, as country’s fisheries reject plan

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021By Editor

Japan’s fisheries union says it remains opposed to the idea of dumping radioactive water accumulated at the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean, as top government officials signal the controversial plan will likely go ahead. … Read More >Dumping of Fukushima radioactive water into ocean ‘unavoidable’, Japanese PM says, as country’s fisheries reject plan

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Over 100 whales to be killed in Japan as country starts controversial commercial whaling season

Posted on April 4, 2021April 4, 2021By Editor

Several whale-hunting vessels have taken to the waters from Japanese ports with the official start of the commercial whaling season. They plan to catch 120 minke whales in the coming months. … Read More >Over 100 whales to be killed in Japan as country starts controversial commercial whaling season

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North Korean group demands ‘apology & compensation’ from Japan over WWII-era atrocities

Posted on April 4, 2021April 4, 2021By Editor

A group from North Korea has called on Japan to stop trying to “evade” responsibility for drafting Koreans into forced labor and prostitution during World War II. The issue has been the source of bad blood for decades. … Read More >North Korean group demands ‘apology & compensation’ from Japan over WWII-era atrocities

Asia & Pacific

Safety first? Japan asks UN nuclear watchdog to review its plans to release Fukushima radioactive water into ocean

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021By Editor

Tokyo has asked the UN nuclear watchdog for support and back-up for its plans to empty a huge stash of radioactive water stored around the Fukushima power plant into the sea – a plan that’s sparked fears of an ecological disaster. … Read More >Safety first? Japan asks UN nuclear watchdog to review its plans to release Fukushima radioactive water into ocean

Asia & Pacific

North Korea fires 2 missiles into Sea of Japan in SECOND launch this week – reports

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021By Editor

Two suspected ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea and into the Sea of Japan (also called the East Sea), Tokyo’s Defense Ministry has reported. It comes after Pyongyang fired two short-range missiles over the weekend. … Read More >North Korea fires 2 missiles into Sea of Japan in SECOND launch this week – reports

Asia & Pacific

Olympic Torch Relay Begins in Japan

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021By Editor

The Olympic Torch Relay is a significant event that goes deep into the history of the Olympic Games that have experienced extraordinary challenges over the last year. The race will last for 121 days across all 47 prefectures in Japan, to Tokyo, where the Olympic Games are expected to begin on July 23. … Read More >Olympic Torch Relay Begins in Japan

World

US & allies launch joint naval war games in Iran’s backyard

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

The US, France, Belgium, and Japan are conducting a joint maritime exercise in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, with the French Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier strike group taking the lead. … Read More >US & allies launch joint naval war games in Iran’s backyard

Asia & Pacific

Beijing blasts US and Japan over joint statement, laments ‘shameless and unpopular’ attempt to hinder Chinese rejuvenation

Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has lodged stern representations with the US and Japan over its joint statement, in which the two parties said Beijing was guilty of “coercion and destabilizing behavior.” … Read More >Beijing blasts US and Japan over joint statement, laments ‘shameless and unpopular’ attempt to hinder Chinese rejuvenation

Russia

Moscow promises retaliation if US places previously banned intermediate-range missiles in Japan, within range of Russia’s border

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

The rumored deployment of American intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region may trigger a brand new arms race and potential standoff with unpredictable consequences, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. … Read More >Moscow promises retaliation if US places previously banned intermediate-range missiles in Japan, within range of Russia’s border

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WATCH Russian strategic bombers fly over Japanese Sea during 9-hour long mission

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

Two Russian strategic nuclear-capable Tu-95-MS bombers have performed a scheduled flight over the northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean, including the Japanese Sea. At some point, they were shadowed by Japan’s fighters. … Read More >WATCH Russian strategic bombers fly over Japanese Sea during 9-hour long mission