The bulk of the radioactivity in the wastewater being pumped into the ocean is from tritium, the radioactive form of hydrogen, and carbon-14, neither of which can be filtered from water they contaminate.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck off the northeastern Japanese prefecture of Fukushima on Friday, Xinhua reported, citing the country's weather agency.

Since the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, Fukushima has made a remarkable recovery, reclaiming its status as a popular tourist destination and attracting visitors from around the world.Vietnamese influencer Khoai Lang Thang recently explored Fukushima to showcase its winter beauty.

Japan says it will increase its reliance on nuclear energy in a major policy shift as it seeks to meet growing demand from power-hungry sectors like AI and semiconductors.An energy plan approved by the cabinet on Tuesday called for "maximising the use of nuclear energy" and dropped reference to "reducing reliance on nuclear energy".

Japan will face more heavy snow after a two-week whiteout, the country's weather agency said Monday, warning people to be wary of avalanches and icy roads.

During his visit, Mr. Grossi engaged with key political and business leaders, inspected nuclear facilities, and participated in environmental monitoring initiatives to further enhance cooperation between Japan and the IAEA.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi joined scientists from China, South Korea, and Switzerland, along with IAEA experts, as they collected seawater samples near the Fukushima Daiichi NPP.

Three hotel workers were found dead Tuesday in northeastern Japan after conducting routine maintenance on a hot spring source in a mountainous area of Fukushima.

Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and IAEA chief Rafael Grossi discussed the nuclear plant and the release of treated water from the facility into the ocean.

Japan’s Cabinet has approved a new basic energy plan emphasising nuclear power and renewables as its primary carbon-free sources

During his latest trip to Japan, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi assisted in collecting seawater samples near the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant for analysis.

Three resort hotel staff members were found dead on Tuesday after going missing while performing maintenance work on a hot spring source in the city of Fukushima, local authorities said.