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Reconstruction minister axed via The Japan Times

[…] Imamura, a 70-year-old veteran Lower House member of Abe’s Liberal Democratic Party, came under sharp criticism early this month for stating that people in Fukushima who had voluntarily evacuated from their homes around Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s Fukushima No. … Continue reading

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Japan’s government should stay out of U.S. sailors’ lawsuit against Tepco via The Japan Times

Dear Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Let me first acknowledge that after four long years of silence, the Japanese government has finally taken a position regarding the lawsuit filed against Tokyo Electric Power Co. in the U.S. by more than 450 … Continue reading

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LDP may lose next election if nuclear exit becomes main issue: ex-PM via The Japan Times

Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said the pro-nuclear ruling party of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could lose the next Lower House election if nuclear power becomes the main election issue. Citing recent gubernatorial election wins for candidates concerned about restarting … Continue reading

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Fukushima Backlash Hits Japan Prime Minister via CounterPunch

Nuclear power may never recover its cachet as a clean energy source, irrespective of safety concerns, because of the ongoing saga of meltdown 3/11/11 at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Over time, the story only grows more horrific, painful, deceitful. … Continue reading

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Abe tells U.S. of Japan’s concerns over ‘no first use’ nuke policy being mulled by Obama via The Japan Times

WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed concern over the possible nuclear weapons policy of “no first use” being considered by the Obama administration, according to a column in the Monday edition of the Washington Post. Citing a weakening … Continue reading

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Abe Denies Possibility of Mulling Nuclear Weapon Possession via Jiji press

 Hiroshima, Aug. 6 (Jiji Pres)–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday flatly denied the possibility that the country will consider possessing nuclear weapons. “It’s impossible for Japan to possess nuclear weapons or even consider holding them,” Abe told a press … Continue reading

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Sun no longer shines on Japan’s solar boom as subsidies wane via The Japan Times

JUL 14, 2016 Japan’s solar boom is beginning to falter. Until recently, the resource-poor nation has been one of the leading markets for photovoltaic (PV) units, helping to prop up an industry hurt by falling prices for the technology and … Continue reading

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Japan’s Nuclear Weapons Conundrum via The Diplomat

ince 1967, when then-Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato introduced the “three non-nuclear principles,” Japan has existed in a state of contradiction when it comes to the question of nuclear weapons’ place in the world: while Japanese leaders call for the … Continue reading

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Japan, India agree on nuclear pact, high-speed railway system via The Chicago Tribune

NEW DELHI – Japan and India vowed to deepen their economic and security relations in an agreement that commits the countries to bilateral nuclear cooperation and the construction of a high-speed railway system during summit talks on Saturday, according to … Continue reading

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Nuclear deal will only benefit Japanese companies: CPI via Newkerala.com

New Delhi, Dec.12 : Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Saturday said Memorandum of Understanding on civil nuclear energy signed between India and Japan will only serve the commercial interest of Japanese companies. “This nuclear deal is … Continue reading

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