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Meeko The Fukushima Cat Rescue: miracle survivor outlived nuclear zone; volunteers keep saving pets

Meeko, a resilient feline, was found near the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant after defying the odds for over four and a half years. Following the 2011 disaster, countless pets were abandoned, with only a few managing to endure. Animal rescue organizations tirelessly work to provide care for these forgotten creatures…

The Times of India · Oct 27

‘It changed me a lot’: how Japan’s academy system supercharged women’s team

The Women’s Asian Cup winners continue to punch above their weight thanks to innovative youth development

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

After Chernobyl, scientists planted sunflowers to absorb radioactive isotopes

After the Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters, scientists explored using sunflowers for radioactive cleanup. Sunflowers demonstrated effectiveness in absorbing cesium and strontium, particularly from contaminated water. However, absorbing radionuclides from soil proved to be more challenging due to chemical interactions. The approach demonstrated potential in capturing radioactive material, yet it did…

The Times of India · Oct 1

‘Extremely intelligent’ bear shut inside factory escapes after opening locked window

Officials believe the bear escaped by releasing a window latch and pushing the window open. Before fleeing, it was also observed operating a faucet with its front paws

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan

A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Japan on Friday. The tremor occurred in Pacific waters off Miyagi prefecture. No tsunami warning was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. There were no immediate reports of damage. Nuclear power plants in Miyagi and Fukushima reported no abnormalities. Bullet train services were…

The Economic Times · May 15

Godzilla And Studio Ghibli Are Iconic In Japan. Until Watching HBO's Incredible New Doc, I Did Not Appreciate Their Connection To Nuclear Trauma

My eyes have been opened.

Cinemablend · Mar 21

Drone video from inside a Fukushima reactor shows a hole in pressure vessel, likely fuel debris

A video taken by tiny drones sent into one of three damaged reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant shows a gaping hole in the thick-walled steel container of the core, with lumps of likely fuel debris hanging from it, in a first sighting of a pressure vessel bottom…

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Japan marks 15th anniversary of earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster

Japan marked the 15th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster with ceremonies and a nationwide moment of silence.

Euronews · Mar 11

Fukushima and Tohoku reflect on recovery 15 years after nuclear plant disaster

On 11 March 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a tsunami that devastated coastal communities in Tohoku and caused the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster. Fifteen years on, rebuilding continues.

Euronews · Mar 11

Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use

Japan is marking the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast as the government pushes for atomic energy use

The Independent UK · Mar 11