Key words : environment 11 location 10 becquerels
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230827_11/
Japan's Environment Ministry has published the results of its research on seawater following the release of treated and diluted water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. It says the concentration of tritium at every monitoring point was below the level set as detectable.
The ministry collected samples from 11 locations for laboratory testing on Friday, a day after the start of the discharge of the treated water.
At least one of the sampling points was located about 40 kilometers from the plant's outlet for the water.
The ministry says the tritium levels at all the 11 locations were less than 10 becquerels per liter -- the minimum level the government says is detectable through testing.
The ministry says when an analysis was carried out before the release of the water in the same sea areas, the levels hit 0.14 becquerels per liter at the highest.
It says it will conduct a more detailed analysis.
Environment Minister Nishimura Akihiro said he confirmed that the discharge has had no harmful impact on human beings or the environment.
The ministry has published the result on its website and on social media. It also plans to continue monitoring of seawater on a weekly basis for the time being.
Key words : fisheries agency too low
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Japan's Fisheries Agency says the levels of tritium in fish caught off the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant were too low to be detected, after the plant's operator began releasing treated and diluted water from the plant into the ocean.
The agency has been conducting regular monitoring of radioactive materials in fishery products from Fukushima and neighboring prefectures since the accident at the plant.
Officials plan to conduct sample testing of tritium levels in fish caught within waters 10 kilometers from the nuclear plant daily for about one month, following the start of the water discharge on Thursday. They will publish the results one or two days later.
The Fisheries Agency on Saturday published its first analysis results, after examining an olive flounder and a gurnard caught the previous day.
The results show that the tritium levels in the fish were "not detectable," as they were less than around 10 becquerels per kilogram -- the minimum level the government says is detectable in the testing.
The agency also plans to analyze fish caught in a wider area in an effort to prove the safety of Japan's marine products.
The Fukushima Daiichi plant suffered a triple meltdown in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Since then, water used to cool molten fuel at the plant is mixing with rain and groundwater, seeping into the damaged reactor buildings.
The water is being treated to remove most radioactive substances, but still contains tritium. Before the release, the operator is diluting the treated water to reduce tritium levels to about one-seventh of the World Health Organization's guidelines for drinking water.
Key words : china opposes water release
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230826_19/
The Japanese embassy in Beijing is urging Chinese authorities to take strict action in accordance with the law with abusive phone calls being made from China to individuals and organizations in Japan.
China strongly opposes Japan's release of treated and diluted water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean and suspended all imports of seafood from Japan on Thursday.
The Japanese embassy says phone calls from China are being made to individuals and organizations in Japan that are not related to the treated water release.
Japanese people living in China are also being targeted.
A Japanese restaurant in Guangzhou in southern China says a Chinese visitor threatened to report the establishment to the authorities if it was using Japanese-made ingredients.
Another restaurant was reportedly investigated by the authorities, without prior notice, to see if it was using Japanese seafood.
Japanese companies and department stores were attacked after the Japanese government purchased the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture from a private Japanese owner in 2012.
Japan controls the islands. The Japanese government maintains the islands are an inherent part of Japan's territory. China and Taiwan claim them.
The embassy is calling on Japanese nationals living in China not to speak unnecessarily loudly in Japanese when they go out.
Key words : nishimura explain
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Key words : japanese embassy high alert
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230827_01/
The Japanese embassy in Beijing is on high alert for possible strong reactions after Japan started to release treated and diluted water into the ocean from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on Thursday.
China strongly opposes the action despite the water being treated and diluted to reduce its tritium levels to about one-seventh of the World Health Organization's guidelines for drinking water. The country immediately suspended all imports of seafood from Japan.
Embassy officials say abusive phone calls are being made from China to individuals and organizations in Japan that are unrelated to the release.
The embassy has called on Chinese authorities to take strict action in accordance with law.
A concert featuring a Japanese pianist, scheduled to be held at the embassy on Saturday, was postponed. Organizers cited security concerns as the event would be attended by Japanese residents.
When the Japanese government purchased the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture from a private Japanese owner in 2012, some anti-Japanese demonstrations grew violent, and inflicted damage to Japanese companies and department stores.
Japan controls the islands. The Japanese government maintains the islands are an inherent part of Japan's territory. China and Taiwan claim them.
So far this time, no major troubles have been confirmed. However, the embassy says the possibility of unexpected developments cannot be ruled out. It is warning Japanese residents to act cautiously and refrain from speaking Japanese loudly when they go out.
Key words : coalition postpone
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230826_18/
Japan's junior coalition party, Komeito, says it will postpone its leader Yamaguchi Natsuo's three-day visit to China, which was scheduled from Monday.
The party said on Saturday that China told it the timing was not appropriate given the state of bilateral relations, indicating that Japan's release of treated and diluted water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean is behind it.
Komeito says it consulted with China to reach the decision to postpone the visit.
Yamaguchi had said he wanted to visit China for the first time in four years to meet members of the Chinese Communist Party's leadership and hand Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Komeito quoted the Chinese side as saying it attaches importance to the exchanges the party has maintained for a long time, and recognizes the effort it made to make Yamaguchi's visit happen.
China strongly opposes Japan's release of treated and diluted water from the Fukushima Daiichi power plant into the ocean, and has suspended all imports of seafood from Japan.
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Key words : ukraine pilot died
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230827_10/
Ukraine's defense ministry says three Ukrainian pilots died in a plane crash during a mission, including a fighter jet pilot known for his contribution to the fight against Russia in a unit called "The Ghost of Kyiv."
The Ukrainian Air Force announced that the crash involving two military planes occurred in the sky over the northwestern region of Zhytomyr during a combat mission on Friday.
The announcement said those killed include a pilot with the call sign "Juice."
CNN reported that "Juice" was a member of "The Ghost of Kyiv," which defended central and northern Ukraine at the onset of the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, "Ukraine will never forget all those who defended its free sky."
The defense ministry called the demise of the three pilots a "tragic loss." The incident came as the ministry is working to accelerate training of pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, following the announcement by nations supporting Ukraine that they would supply them to the country.
Britain's defense ministry said on Saturday that the Ukrainian counteroffensive had put Russian forces under pressure in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut and southern Ukraine. It said Ukraine continues to gradually gain ground in the south.
It added that there is a possibility that Russia will increase the intensity of its offensive efforts on the eastern front in the next two months.
Key words : north ended its ban
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230827_06/
North Korea has ended its ban on citizens returning to the country that was started during the coronavirus pandemic.
The North's ruling Workers' Party newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported on Sunday an announcement by The State Emergency Epidemic Prevention Headquarters.
The decision was likely made because the pandemic situation has eased.
The newspaper says citizens who return will undergo medical observation at quarantine wards for one week.
North Korea has been maintaining strict border controls during the coronavirus pandemic.
But Pyongyang resumed flights to and from Beijing and Vladivostok in Russia's Far East this month, ending a three-and-a-half-year suspension.
More than 100 North Koreans boarded a flight to Pyongyang at an airport in Beijing on Tuesday.
A South Korean intelligence organization says that Pyongyang is easing border controls to help revitalize economy.
Observers say that prolonged international sanctions have weakened its economy and strict pandemic protocols have dealt it an additional blow.
Key words : agriculture ministry encourage
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230827_02/
The Japanese agriculture ministry plans to encourage domestic companies to invest in overseas storage facilities for farm products. This comes amid rising concerns about food security.
Global food supplies are being jeopardized by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and other factors. The ministry wants to ensure that Japan will be able to continue to obtain stable supplies of grain and feed.
When Japanese firms consider making investments in storage facilities or logistics centers abroad, they conduct investigations to determine whether the envisioned projects will be profitable. The ministry says it will cover half the cost of those investigations.
The ministry plans to ask for about 200 million yen, or around 1.37 million dollars, in its fiscal 2024 budget request to pay for the expenses. The 2024 fiscal year begins in April.
Japan relies on imports of wheat, rapeseed and corn that is used to feed livestock. The prices of those imports have been soaring since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. That has put a heavy strain on Japanese farmers and consumers.
Key words : firework competition
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230827_04/
About 18,000 fireworks lit up the sky over Daisen City on Saturday. Daisen is located in the northern Japanese prefecture of Akita.
Twenty-eight pyrotechnic firms from across Japan took part in the 95th Omagari Fireworks Competition. The event is one of the largest of its kind in the country.
It was the first time in four years that the annual event was held without any coronavirus restrictions. The competition was canceled in 2020 and 2021. Last year it was held, but there were not many food items and beverages for sale.
At one point, yellow and green fireworks were used to create an image of a sunflower, which is Ukraine's national flower. After that, 2,000 fireworks were ignited in rapid succession in the space of about five minutes. That was the climax of the event, and the spectators responded by applauding enthusiastically.
A man, who came from Tokyo with his wife, said he was moved by the spectacular views. He also said it was good that they were able to drink cool beverages, while they watched the show this year.
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