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Japan, one year after the tsunami: ‘We can’t just stay sad’

Japan has marked one year since an earthquake and tsunami killed thousands and set off a radiation crisis that shattered public trust in atomic power.

Japan holds peaceful march against nuclear power

Japan holds peaceful march against nuclear power

Thousands of Japanese joined a march against nuclear power as worries grow about the restarting of reactors idle since the March 11 meltdown disaster.

2013 Club World Cup to be held in Morocco

2013 Club World Cup to be held in Morocco

Morocco will become the first African country to host the annual Club World Cup of continental winners, Fifa President Sepp Blatter announced.

Naoto Kan resigns as Japan’s prime minister

Naoto Kan resigns as Japan’s prime minister

Japan’s prime minister has announced his resignation after plunging approval ratings over his handling of the tsunami disaster and nuclear crisis.

Japan exports fall for fifth straight month

Japan’s exports fell for the fifth month in July as the country contends with a strong yen and the ongoing impact of the March earthquake and tsunami.

Bottles become radiation detectors in Japan

To meet growing demand for radiation detectors, a Japanese researcher has come up with devices made from recycled plastic bottles.

Japan slides back into recession after quake

Japan slides back into recession after quake

Japan’s economy plunged back into recession in January to March, contracting sharply on the impact of the nation’s biggest recorded earthquake.

Toyota boosts US production sooner than expected

Toyota will be able to boost its United States production sooner than expected following a devastating Japanese quake and tsunami.

Japan new vehicle sales fall by record 51% in April

Japan’s domestic sales of new cars, trucks and buses logged their biggest-ever drop in April, an industry group said on Monday.

Japan plans new tsunami wall at nuclear plant

The operator of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant will build a wall to defend it against future tsunamis, reports said on Monday.

Rebuilding Japan’s disaster-hit towns may take a decade

Rebuilding Japan’s disaster-hit towns may take a decade

The reconstruction of Japanese towns and cities devastated by a deadly earthquake and tsunami last month could take a decade, an advisory panel says.

Japan launches new mass search for bodies

Japan launches new mass search for bodies

Soldiers prodded ground with poles on Monday as 25 000 troops mounted Japan’s largest search yet for the bodies of nearly 12 000 people.

Picking up the pieces

Picking up the pieces

A small town has become a model for recovery after the Japanese tsunami"About 70% of our customers died or were made homeless in the tsunami.

Japanese spirits unbowed by wind of change

Japanese spirits unbowed by wind of change

The wind that blows across the debris-strewn land surrounding Atsuko Sakurai’s house is unusually strong for this time of year.

Radiation from Fukushima ‘won’t increase much’

Radiation from Fukushima ‘won’t increase much’

Radiation from Japan’s tsunami-hit nuclear plant will not increase much before it is finally brought under control, the UN nuclear watchdog says.

Tsunami survivors: Defiance

Tsunami survivors: Defiance, dignity amid the wreckage

The stories of seven Japanese people who survived the 11 March tragedy and are trying to rebuild their lives

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Toyota says it has resumed production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since last month’s massive earthquake and tsunami.

Japan nuclear plant operator promises compensation

The operator of Japan’s nuclear power plant on Friday promised an initial $12 000 in compensation to each family living close to the facility.

Spent fuel rods add to trouble at Japan nuke plant

Spent fuel rods add to trouble at Japan nuke plant

Operator of Japan’s tsunami-flooded nuclear power complex said on Wednesday surging radiation and elevated temperatures were worrisome signs.

Japan disaster zone hit by new powerful quake

Japan disaster zone hit by new powerful quake

A powerful earthquake on Thursday hit the same area of Japan ravaged by disaster a month ago, prompting a tsunami alert that was later cancelled.