Struck by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and a subsequent tsunami on March 11, 2011, the Fukushima nuclear plant experienced core meltdowns that released significant radiation, marking a level-7 nuclear accident—the highest on the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale.

The tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is seen from Namie Town, Fukushima prefecture, Japan (Reuters) -Here are some reactions to Japan's release of treated radioactive water from its destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on Thursday.

England brushed aside Japan as they kicked off their 2024 summer tour in fine style on Saturday. Steve Borthwick’s ruthless side ran in a total of eight tries during a 52-17 demolition of an inexperienced Japan team in the heat and humidity of Tokyo ...

Great powers have always pursued their interests at the expense of smaller states, but the brazenness on display now is striking, says Patricia M Kim from the Brookings Institution.

Johnny Depp made a heartfelt comeback to Japan after eight years, lighting up Tokyo Comic-Con 2025 and reuniting with his die-hard fans. At 62, the actor-director was met by thousands of cheering admirers,

TOKYO – “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers' reactions ...