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The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, one of the world's largest nuclear facilities, in Niigata Prefecture in December
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 6, 2026
Japan’s nuclear comeback slow, steady and seen as necessary
A stable source of emission-free power is needed if the country is to meet its energy goals
Fukushima First Bible Baptist Church in the town of Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture
JAPAN / Society
Mar 5, 2026
Fukushima church rebuilds ties with its community 15 years after earthquake
The church’s mission has expanded beyond Sunday worship and into things such as tea gatherings and English classes to become an anchor for residents.
The BLT Cafe hamburger shop in the city of Fukushima introduced tickets that customers could pay for in advance on behalf of future customers.
JAPAN / Society / FOCUS
Mar 5, 2026
Paying it forward in Fukushima and beyond
An initiative based on reciprocal kindness that began in the city after the March 2011 disasters is gaining popularity both at home and abroad.
The Yamatsumi Shrine festival is held once again in the village of Iitate, Fukushima Prefecture, in December.
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2026
Major shrine festival back in Fukushima village
It had not been unusual for Yamatsumi Shrine, one of rare Shinto shrines dedicated to wolves, to be flooded with people and stalls during its annual festival before 3/11.
Soil collected during decontamination work at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant is moved for use in flower beds at the industry ministry in Tokyo in September.
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2026
Japan aims to expand use of soil from Fukushima decontamination
The Environment Ministry is seeking to reuse soil with low levels of radioactive contamination, collected from areas polluted due to the 2011 meltdown.
Koichi Tanigawa, head of the Futaba Medical Center, says "there is clearly a shortage of hospitals" in the Futaba region in Fukushima Prefecture.
JAPAN / Society / FOCUS
Mar 2, 2026
Medical care key to evacuees’ return to Fukushima 15 years on
In Fukushima Prefecture, the number of medical institutions has plunged from 132 to 47 since the disaster.
Eams Robotics President Eiji Sotani speaks in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, in February.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 1, 2026
Fukushima company working to realize drone logistics
Eams Robotics, based in the Fukushima city of Minamisoma, produces and sells industrial drones.
A robot arm unveiled by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings for use in the trial removal of nuclear fuel debris at its tsunami-crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, on Wednesday in Fukushima Prefecture
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2026
Tepco unveils new robot arm for nuclear debris removal
The 22-meter-long robot arm can grab debris from a wider area than fishing rod-like devices previously used at the tsunami-crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to well wishers on the emperor's birthday on Monday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The couple and their daughter will visit the Tohoku region in March and April.
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2026
Emperor and his family to tour Tohoku region 15 years after disaster
During their visit, the imperial family will inspect progress made in reconstruction efforts and meet with people in areas affected by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
A stone monument marking the tsunami’s furthest reach stands beside cherry trees, planted by Sakura Line 311 after the 2011 triple disaster, in full bloom at Jodoji Temple, in the city of Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, in April.
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2026
Flowers bloom in Tohoku as symbol of resilience
Colorful seasonal flowers bloom to symbolize the resilience of communities hit hard by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.
Kazuhiro Shibuya grows rice in Kazo, Saitama Prefecture, where he evacuated to from Futaba, Fukushima Prefecture, following the March 2011 nuclear disaster. He gave up his Futaba resident registration in 2022.
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Feb 16, 2026
Fukushima evacuees face growing need to change resident registrations
Evacuees still face a painful choice: Keep ties to hometowns they can’t return to, or transfer residency to rebuild their lives.
A model by the Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field explaining the process for generating hydrogen.
ENVIRONMENT / Energy / OUR PLANET
Feb 2, 2026
Why renewable powerhouse Fukushima is also pursuing hydrogen
Since the nuclear disaster, Fukushima has become a powerhouse for renewables in Japan. But the prefecture is still pursuing hydrogen as a key cog for the energy transition.
An employee works at Mizuho Metal’s factory in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture. The firm has offered higher pay than competitors to attract workers.
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Jan 26, 2026
Fukushima employment subsidy falls short in encouraging resettlement
While a government program has played a role in facilitating people moving to the area, it does not require them to live where their workplace is.
A litter prevention warden draws circles around feces using yellow chalk at Kaiseizan Park in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, on Dec. 5.
JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Jan 19, 2026
A Fukushima city launches Operation Yellow Chalk to battle dog fouling
The Koriyama Municipal Government hopes to prompt dog owners to voluntarily pick up dog feces and raise awareness of manners.
Under the new business reconstruction program, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings aims to improve its profitability as huge costs are expected for compensation to victims of the March 2011 nuclear accident at its tsunami-stricken Fukushima No. 1 power plant and for decommissioning reactors at the plant.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 11, 2026
Tepco submits new business reconstruction plan
The new plan includes a policy to promote preparations for the decommissioning of the nuclear plant, such as securing human resources.
Hiromichi Sato cuts a tree with a chainsaw in Furudono, Fukushima Prefecture. The 39-year-old native of the city coastal town of Namie, which was evacuated following the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant meltdown in 2011, hopes to revive his hometown through forestry.
JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Dec 15, 2025
Forester dreams of reviving woodlands in disaster-hit hometown
Hiromichi Sato is equipping himself with the skills necessary to rejuvenate the forestry sector of the coastal town of Namie.
A drone flies over a railroad track during a trial in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Dec 10, 2025
Startup tests drone delivery over railroad in Fukushima
It was the first drone flight above a railroad track out of the sight of an operator in an inhabited area in the country.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Dec 3, 2025
Takaichi inspects crippled Fukushima nuclear plant
The trip was apparently intended to demonstrate Takaichi’s administration’s focus on rebuilding areas affected by the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.
A photo of a bear taken by a drone camera in the village of Showa, Fukushima Prefecture
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2025
Drones used to locate and drive away bears in Fukushima village
Showa’s local government has conducted patrols using the drones on a regular basis since October.
Naoyuki Kayamoto (left) and Makoto Murakami of venture firm Hundred aim to launch a subsidiary in the United States.
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Nov 24, 2025
The Fukushima startup bringing a welfare perspective to animal testing
Naoyuki Kayamoto’s venture firm Hundred develops laboratory instruments that cause less stress to animals during experiments.
Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight after World Cup exit
Uruguay's Jose Maria Gimenez reacts after the team's loss against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
India’s gig workers pay the price for exposure to New Delhi’s hazardous air
Rohit Kushwaha waits for a customer as he delivers his last parcel of the day, in New Delhi in January. His work as a delivery driver has helped pay the family’s bills, but has had a significant impact on his health.
Life inside Japan’s largest prison for women
Western-style rooms spanning the size of four tatami mats with hardwood floors, a toilet and soft mattresses on bed frames are designated for foreign nationals and those with health conditions at Tochigi Prison.
Yen hits 40-year low against the dollar, breaking ¥162 level
Japan's currency broke ¥162 to the dollar on Tuesday in Tokyo.
Japan’s fertility system offers few safe paths for same-sex couples
A Tokyo Pride parade participant holds a sign that says "we want to be a married couple, not a couple."
Life inside Japan’s largest prison for women
Western-style rooms spanning the size of four tatami mats with hardwood floors, a toilet and soft mattresses on bed frames are designated for foreign nationals and those with health conditions at Tochigi Prison.
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
A French ship with close ties to Japan combines arts and sciences on the high seas
Romain Troublé, the executive director of Tara Ocean Foundation, speaks to visitors aboard the Tara during a rare port call in Tokyo in April.
In Kyushu’s far south, Senti.U sparks a culinary destination
Chef Yasuhiko Uchida was born in Saga Prefecture but has made his home in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, since 2012.

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