Tag Archives: Oi

TOKYO — Shouting antinuclear slogans and beating drums, tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in front of the prime minister’s residence on Friday, in the largest display yet of public anger at the government’s decision to restart a nuclear power … Continue reading →

As Kansai Electric Power Co. prepares to fire up a reactor at the Oi nuclear plant in Fukui Prefecture on Sunday, a massive crowd gathered in central Tokyo to express their anger toward the government and the utility. The protest … Continue reading →

TOKYO — Tens of thousands of people rallied outside the Japanese prime minister’s residence in Tokyo Friday in one of the largest demonstrations held against the restart of nuclear reactors. The protesters, carrying placards which read “Rise up against the … Continue reading →

Protesters take part in an anti-nuclear demonstration demanding a stop to the resumption of nuclear power operations, in front of Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda’s official residence in Tokyo June 29, 2012. More than 15,000 anti-nuclear protesters blocked streets outside … Continue reading →

TOKYO (Reuters) – More than 15,000 anti-nuclear protesters blocked streets outside the Japanese prime minister’s office on Friday, beating drums and chanting slogans against the restart of reactors nearly 16 months after the world’s worst nuclear disaster in 25 years. … Continue reading →

TOKYO – Thousands of people have gathered outside the Japanese prime minister’s office to protest a nuclear reactor startup set for this weekend. At least 10,000 protesters filled the street outside Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda’s office Friday, blocking traffic and … Continue reading →