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Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Halts Operations for Thorough Inspection Following Malfunction

Japan's Onagawa nuclear power plant has halted operations for inspection following a malfunction with measurement equipment. The issue arose during testing, with a device designed to improve the precision of neutron data readings stopping working partway through installation. Although there was no risk of radiation leakage, the plant's operators decided to shut down the reactor as a precaution.

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Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Halts Operations for Thorough Inspection Following Malfunction

China Daily

Japan's Onagawa nuclear power plant has halted operations for inspection following a malfunction with measurement equipment. The issue arose during testing, and the plant was restarted on Tuesday but will remain closed for thorough equipment checks. The safety of the plant remains a concern, and the government has been pushing for reactor restarts to help secure energy in the nation.

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2 months ago

Miyagi-Do Dominates the Sekai Taikai: A Fierce Showdown in Barcelona

The Hindu

The second part of Cobra Kai's final season takes the fight for karate supremacy to Barcelona, where the Miyagi-Do team faces the toughest competition yet. The season introduces new characters, including Lewis Tan, Patrick Luwis, and Rayna Vallandingham, and features returning stars Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove, and Xolo Maridueña.

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4 months ago

A Decade-Long Quest for Love: Yasuo Takamatsu's Unyielding Search for His Wife Lost in the 2011 Tsunami

New Indian Express

In the quiet morning light that graces the shores of Onagawa in Miyagi Prefecture, a small coastal town with a soul weighed down by history, 67-year-old Yasuo Takamatsu prepared for another dive into the cold embrace of the sea. A quest not for treasure, but for a piece of his heart lost to the depths on that fateful day in …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Cobra Kai’ creators tease a Mr. Miyagi prequel series

The Hindu

The creators of Cobra Kai have hinted at an exciting new project: a prequel series focusing on Mr. Miyagi. As fans revel in the first five episodes of Cobra Kai‘s three-part final season, which has garnered 24.3 million views since its July 18 release, creators Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, and Jon Hurwitz shared their future plans with The Hollywood Reporter. …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Sexual assault cases involving U.S. military personnel strain relations with Japan

NPR

Sexual assault cases involving U.S. military personnel strain relations with Japan Allegations of U.S. military servicemen's sexual assaults against women in Okinawa have been an irritant to the U.S.-Japan alliance. Okinawa hosts about 70% of U.S. military bases in Japan on less than 1% of its land, and sex crimes involving U.S. servicemen have angered locals for decades. Today, with …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Skipper Masaba savors Uganda’s first victory at the Twenty20 World Cup, salutes the supporters

Associated Press

PROVIDENCE, Guyana — Brian Masaba’s Uganda lineup scraped to a three-wicket victory in a low-scoring thriller against Papua New Guinea on Wednesday for their first win at a Twenty20 World Cup. Riazat Ali Shah and Juma Miyagi steadied the innings with a 35-run sixth-wicket partnership and put Uganda on course for victory with 10 balls and three wickets to spare …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's success rooted in a willingness to change

LA Times

Yoshinobu Yamamato did what? Dodgers Yoshinobu Yamamoto agrees to 12-year, $325-million deal with Dodgers Japanese pitching ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto agreed to a deal with the Dodgers, joining the newly acquired Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow on the team. If a player made an error, Yamamoto would joke, “You better hit.” Miyagi said he often pitched the day after Yamamoto, which …

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9 months, 1 week ago

13 years after Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan remembers the dead and vows to keep rebuilding

Associated Press

TOKYO — Japan marked the 13th anniversary of the massive earthquake and tsunami that triggered a nuclear meltdown and left large parts of Fukushima prefecture uninhabitable on Monday with a minute of silence and memorial events, where officials pledged continued support for rebuilding. The 9.0 magnitude quake and tsunami that ravaged parts of Japan’s northeastern coast on March 11, 2011 …

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1 year, 5 months ago

UN nuclear agency endorses Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean

Associated Press

TOKYO — The U.N. nuclear agency gave its endorsement on Tuesday to Japan’s planned release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant, saying it meets international standards and its environmental and health impact would be negligible. “We are very confident about it.” The report said IAEA recognizes the discharge “has raised societal, political and …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Japanese fisheries head opposes a plan to pump treated radioactive water from Fukushima into the sea

Associated Press

TOKYO — The head of Japan’s national fisheries cooperatives has reiterated his group’s opposition to the planned discharge of treated radioactive water into the sea from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, demanding the government take full responsibility for any negative impact on the industry. “We cannot support the government’s stance that an ocean release is the only solution,” said …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Ralph Macchio writes of embracing his ‘Karate Kid’ persona

Associated Press

There was a time in Ralph Macchio’s life where he couldn’t imagine playing “ Karate Kid ” protagonist Daniel LaRusso ever again. That chemistry was unique and effortless.” Over time, it was William Zabka, who played Macchio’s “Karate Kid” nemesis Johnny Lawrence, who felt there was more story to tell. “They just saw how you could open up this world …

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2 years, 9 months ago

每日新闻播报（March 18）

China Daily

>China to offer 1m internship posts for job seekers 十部门启动百万就业见习岗位募集计划 Students at a vocational school study practical electronics in Handan, Hebei province, in April. 对吸纳见习的单位，按规定给予就业见习补贴。对见习期满留用率达到50%以上的见习单位，可适当提高见习补贴标准。 >China has 570,000 public legal service centers 我国建成五级公共法律服务中心约57万个 China has stepped up efforts to foster a group of rule of law professionals armed with both integrity and ability. China has established around 570,000 public legal …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Cleanup begins after 7.4 quake shakes north Japan, killing 4

Associated Press

TOKYO — Residents in Fukushima and Miyagi were cleaning their homes after a sleepless night following a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck off the northern Japanese coasts, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people. The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, which operates the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant where the cooling systems failed after the 2011 disaster, said Thursday …

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2 years, 9 months ago

7.3 earthquake jolts north Japan; tsunami alert issued

India Today

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan on Wednesday night, triggering a tsunami advisory. Amid reports of a Shinkansen bullet train derailing between Fukushima and Shiroishizao stations, the East Japan Railway Co. said it has suspended most of its train services in order to conduct safety checks. The affected region is a part of northern Japan where a 9.0 …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Japan further expands virus emergency areas as cases surge

Associated Press

TOKYO — Japan expanded its coronavirus state of emergency on Wednesday for a second week in a row, adding eight more prefectures as a surge in infections fueled by the delta variant strains the country’s health care system. With four new prefectures added to a separate “quasi-emergency” status, 33 of Japan’s 47 prefectures are now under some type of emergency …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Men's Football: Spain gets past Ivory Coast in a thriller

The Hindu

Rafa Mir turned the super-sub for Spain when he produced a hat-trick to help his side turn the tables on Ivory Coast 5-2 and book a place in the men’s football semifinal after a break of 21 years. In one of the most riveting actions seen in the men’s tournament so far, Ivory Coast matched Spain in every department and …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan's Fukushima, Hokkaido regions also ban fans from Games events

Firstpost

The pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympic Games will be the first to take place largely behind closed doors. Tokyo: Japan’s northern Fukushima and Hokkaido regions have banned spectators from Olympic competitions in their areas, expanding unprecedented steps to hold the Games mostly behind closed doors due to the pandemic. Fukushima’s decision also carries symbolic significance as Tokyo 2020 officials had long touted …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Dutch women footballers to face Brazil, China & Zambia during Olympics

NL Times

The Dutch women's national football team will square off against Brazil, China, and Zambia during the group stage of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Of the three teams, only Zambia did not participate in the 2019 World Cup, a tournament in which the Dutch side reached the final but were outplayed by the United States in the final match. The …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Japan imposes new virus measures in Tokyo ahead of Olympics

Associated Press

TOKYO — Japan announced Friday that it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics. Dr. Shigeru Omi, head of a government experts’ panel, said many people are tired of restrictions and have become less cooperative in response to requests despite …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo earthquake: Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude quake shakes Japan capital

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The quake hit the coast of Miyagi prefecture at …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Tsunami Advisory Issued After Strong Earthquake Off Northeast Japan

News 18

Japan’s meteorological agency issued a tsunami advisory on Saturday, after a strong 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake hit at 6:09 pm in Pacific waters off Miyagi region with a depth of 60 kilometres, the JMA said, issuing an advisory for tsunami waves of around one metre. …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Japan to end virus emergency in Tokyo despite rebound fears

Associated Press

TOKYO — Japan said Thursday it would end a monthslong state of emergency in the Tokyo area set up to curb the spread of the coronavirus, despite concerns the spring party season and next week’s Olympic torch relay could fuel a resurgence. Japan has managed to keep virus cases and deaths relatively low without enforcing a hard lockdown, with the …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Fukushima tsunami 2011: Survivor clung to a tree for hours to escape death in Japan’s worst natural disaster

CNN

CNN — Kenichi Kurosawa clung precariously to a tree as the waterrose around him, entirely flooding the roads below. For almost six minutes on March 11, 2011, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake – the worst to ever hit Japan – struck 370 kilometers northeast of Tokyo, triggering a huge tsunami that crashed into Ishinomaki, the coastal city Kurosawa had lived in …

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Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Halts Operations for Thorough Inspection Following Malfunction

Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Halts Operations for Thorough Inspection Following Malfunction

Miyagi-Do Dominates the Sekai Taikai: A Fierce Showdown in Barcelona

A Decade-Long Quest for Love: Yasuo Takamatsu's Unyielding Search for His Wife Lost in the 2011 Tsunami

‘Cobra Kai’ creators tease a Mr. Miyagi prequel series

Sexual assault cases involving U.S. military personnel strain relations with Japan

Skipper Masaba savors Uganda’s first victory at the Twenty20 World Cup, salutes the supporters

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's success rooted in a willingness to change

13 years after Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan remembers the dead and vows to keep rebuilding

UN nuclear agency endorses Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean

Japanese fisheries head opposes a plan to pump treated radioactive water from Fukushima into the sea

Ralph Macchio writes of embracing his ‘Karate Kid’ persona

每日新闻播报（March 18）

Cleanup begins after 7.4 quake shakes north Japan, killing 4

7.3 earthquake jolts north Japan; tsunami alert issued

Japan further expands virus emergency areas as cases surge

Tokyo Olympics Men's Football: Spain gets past Ivory Coast in a thriller

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan's Fukushima, Hokkaido regions also ban fans from Games events

Dutch women footballers to face Brazil, China & Zambia during Olympics

Japan imposes new virus measures in Tokyo ahead of Olympics

Tokyo earthquake: Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude quake shakes Japan capital

Tsunami Advisory Issued After Strong Earthquake Off Northeast Japan

Japan to end virus emergency in Tokyo despite rebound fears

Fukushima tsunami 2011: Survivor clung to a tree for hours to escape death in Japan’s worst natural disaster