Fukushima Plant Detects 25 Tonnes of Radioactive Water Leak
A 25-tonne radioactive water leak was detected at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi plant. TEPCO assures containment is secure and plans robotic inspections this week.
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U.S. Military Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Kanagawa
A U.S. military helicopter made an emergency landing in Ebina city, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. No injuries were reported.
Is Japan Serving Its People or the U.S.? Secrecy Over Tainted Water Leak Raises Concerns
Tokyo Shimbun alleges Japan complied with US orders to conceal a tainted water leak at Yokota Air Base, sparking concerns over environmental and public health risks.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Under Scrutiny After Supplement Linked to Deaths
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s Osaka factory is under investigation after its beni-koji supplement was linked to over 100 hospitalizations and five deaths.
Red Yeast Rice Crisis: Five Dead from Contaminated Supplements in Japan
Five deaths reported due to red yeast rice supplements from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, triggering a crisis of confidence and widespread product recalls across Japan.
Four Fatalities Linked to Kobayashi Pharma’s Cholesterol Supplement Spark Nationwide Concern
Four deaths linked to Kobayashi Pharma’s cholesterol-lowering supplement ignite public fear and prompt government recalls in Japan.
TEPCO Faces Renewed Scrutiny Amid Japan’s Third Contaminated Water Release
Japan has begun releasing its third batch of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean, intensifying scrutiny on TEPCO’s management of the Fukushima aftermath.
Sakurajima Volcano Erupts in Japan, Ash Spreads to Nearby Cities
Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan, prompting evacuation alerts and ashfall across Kagoshima. Authorities urge residents to take precautions.
Strong Earthquake Strikes Tokyo, Over 20 Injured
Over 20 injured as a magnitude-6.1 earthquake jolts Tokyo on October 7. CGTN reports intense shaking and infrastructure damage.