Authorities in Japan are set to lift an evacuation order for part of a district designated a "difficult-to-return" zone in Fukushima Prefecture in mid-June. (NHK)

The International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday that Japan’s preparations for the planned discharge of treated water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant are proceeding largely in line with international safety standards. (Japan Times)

Japan's nuclear regulator has largely approved a plan to release treated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean. (NHK)

The operator of a Shinkansen bullet train service in northeastern Japan says it will resume operations along its entire rail line on April 14. (NHK)

The operator of a Shinkansen bullet train line in northeastern Japan has resumed services on another section after a major earthquake hit the region. (NHK)

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament winner Wakatakakage gradually grew in confidence throughout the 15-day competition in Osaka but was nevertheless surprised by his success, the newly crowned champion said Monday. (Kyodo)

You probably have an idea in your head when you hear the name Fukushima, that is true for almost everyone here in Japan too. (Ryotaro's Japan)

Japan’s government lifted a warning of potential blackouts for the Tokyo region Wednesday as weather and conservation efforts improved, but the supply outlook still appears fragile with several coal-fired plants offline. (marketwatch.com)

Many homes in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures are still without water more than three days after a powerful quake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan. (NHK)

Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, has expressed her aspiration at her first news conference as an adult member of the Imperial family. (NHK)

Seismic activities continue off the northeastern coast of Japan after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit the region on Wednesday night. (NHK)

A bright 'earthquake light' illuminated the sky over the northern Japanese city of Sendai during a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck below the sea off the coast of Fukushima. (Guardian News)

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck off Japan's Pacific coast on Wednesday night has left at least three people dead and more than 190 injured. Its impact on transportation and the lives of locals continues. (NHK)

Tokyo Electric Power Company said no abnormalities were found as of 1:30 a.m. on Thursday at its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant following an offshore earthquake. (NHK)

A Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train that was running in Miyagi Prefecture derailed after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Japan's northeast coast late Wednesday night. (NHK)

Japan's meteorological agency has lifted a tsunami advisory it issued for the northeastern parts of the country following an earthquake off the Pacific coast. (NHK)

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Japan's northeast coast late Wednesday night. The Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the prefectures of Fukushima and Miyagi. (NHK)

Friday marks the 11th anniversary of a massive earthquake and tsunami that struck eastern and northeastern Japan, causing a severe nuclear accident. (NHK)

Japan's top court has ordered Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc to pay damages of 1.39 billion yen ($12 million) to about 3,600 people whose lives were seriously affected by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. (Japan Today)

The Japanese government has decided to extend coronavirus quasi-emergency measures in 18 prefectures, while they will end in 13 others at the end of the day on Sunday. (NHK)

We spent a day in Fukushima City to learn more about their mysterious alien obsession and see if we could get to the bottom of this mystery. Why do UFOs keep visiting Fukushima City in Japan? (Tokyo Creative)

Taiwan on Monday lifted an import ban on food products from Fukushima and four other Japanese prefectures imposed in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. (Nikkei)

The International Atomic Energy Agency said it has made "significant progress" as it reviews Japan's plans to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. (CNA)

Japan's top government spokesperson says 12 prefectures have asked the government to extend the coronavirus quasi-emergency declaration. (NHK)

The Japanese government welcomes the International Atomic Energy Agency's review on the safety of releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday. (taiwannews.com.tw)