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Nuclear power: No consensus in Asia or the West
By Graham Land Thu, May 24, 2012 9:02AM UTCThe Fukushima disaster put nuclear power under the microscope throughout the world. But in the aftermath of the worst nuclear incident in 25 years, countries acted differently. Some stopped to reconsider their nuclear programs, while others pushed on with vigor. A few nations reacted sharply against nuclear, especially Japan, where
Japan: An unhappy country or just asking for too much?
By Anna Watanabe Wed, May 23, 2012 10:08PM UTCThe results of the OECD Better Life Index have revealed that Australia is the “happiest” industrialized country in the world – even trumping the likes of Norway and Sweden – while Japan ranks 16th. But is Japan really that bad a place to live, or are Japanese people just complaining
World’s tallest tower, the Tokyo Sky Tree, opens
By Asian Correspondent Tue, May 22, 2012 12:12PM UTCTHE world’s tallest tower and Tokyo’s biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Sky Tree, has opened to the public. The 450-meter (1,476 feet)-high observation deck of the Tokyo Sky Tree offers stunning views. Pic: AP. Nearly 8,000 visitors were expected to take high-speed elevators up to the observation decks of the
Japan’s fugitive penguin adapts to life in Tokyo Bay
By Graham Land Tue, May 22, 2012 9:04AM UTCLet’s face it – Tokyo Bay may not sound like an ideal place to take a swim, especially not these days. Scientists in Japan have measured radioactive cesium contamination in mud samples from the bottom of the bay and linked it to the meltdown at Fukushima 1 nuclear plant last
Asia treated to rare solar eclipse
By Asian Correspondent Mon, May 21, 2012 11:05AM UTCEARLY this morning, May 21, Asian stargazers were treated to a heavenly display – the first annular solar eclipse in 25 years. The “ring of fire” takes place when the moon passes in front of the sun. It was visible in places like Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing and Seoul. News.com.au
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Japan: An unhappy country or just asking for too much?
Wed, May 23, 2012Japan’s fugitive penguin adapts to life in Tokyo Bay
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