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  On Thursday (15th), the Tokyo Electric Power Company of Japan provided further clarification on the cause of the nuclear waste water leakage at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, stating that it was due to human error on Wednesday (7th). Last Wednesday, about 5.5 tons of radioactive contaminated water leaked from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's water purification system. According to Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), the leak occurred on Thursday morning in the high-temperature incinerator building while the facility was cleaning and treating contaminated water from the reactor building with the "second cesium adsorption system" to reduce radiation levels in preparation for maintenance. The system is connected to the external wall's exhaust vent, through which the contaminated water leaked. According to TEPCO, two operators from collaborating companies failed to notice the open state of a valve and missed relevant reminder signs before starting t...

  On Thursday (15th), a pregnant woman unexpectedly gave birth on a plane flying from Tokyo, Japan to Taipei, Taiwan operated by Taiwan's EVA Air. Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration confirmed the incident and stated that the woman and the baby have been taken to a hospital. The flight's booking records did not show any pregnant passengers who needed to present a fit-to-fly certificate. If the pregnant woman involved was carrying a single fetus and was less than 28 weeks pregnant, she would not have been required to present a fit-to-fly certificate before boarding the flight. The specific reasons for this are still under investigation. On Thursday, EVA Air reported that a BR189 flight from Haneda Airport to Matsuyama Airport, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, had a pregnant passenger who went into labor during the flight. With the help of a doctor and all flight attendants, the woman successfully gave birth to a baby boy on board. EVA Air immediately contacted Mats...

 As the tension rises between China and Japan over the issues of the sovereignty of the Diaoyu Islands and the discharge of nuclear wastewater, Liu Jinsong, the Director-General of the Asian Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Tadanao Namazu, the Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a new round of routine consultations on Friday (2nd) in Fukuoka, Japan. Both sides exchanged views on the issues concerning Sino-Japanese relations and common concerns. Director Liu Jingsong reiterated China's firm stance on Japan's discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant and the Taiwan issue. Both sides agreed to maintain communication through dialogue and consultation. Director Liu Jingsong also had discussions with representatives from the economic and academic communities in Kyushu, Japan, exchanging views on promoting deep and friendly cooperation in economic and cultural excha...

 A group of employees putting together a mechanical model of the king of the dinosaurs. The prefecture of Fukui in Japan is famous for its abundant dinosaur fossils, earning it the nickname "Dinosaur Kingdom". Realistic dinosaur models can be found throughout the county. Recently, a Tyrannosaurus rex mechanical model appeared on Tuesday (30th) at the Dinosaur Plaza in front of the west exit of JR Fukui Station, in preparation for the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line from Kanazawa to Tsuruga on March 16th. It is expected to be fully assembled by early March. Even in its prototype form, the model has already attracted numerous passersby to stop and admire and take photos. The fearsome tyrannosaurus rex mechanical model was created by the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. It measures 12 meters in length and produces a roaring sound when its neck moves, resembling a real and powerful dinosaur. The staff worked tirelessly on Monday (29th) night, using a crane to lift and a...

According to Japanese media reports on Sunday (28th), China has been continuously deploying at least three warships near the boundary of the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone, which includes the Senkaku Islands, since 2020. There have been previous incidents of confrontation with Japanese escort ships. According to a report from the Yomiuri Shimbun, one of their reporters recently boarded an airplane and flew to an area approximately 20 kilometers within the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone to capture footage of a confrontation between a Chinese Navy 054A missile frigate and Japan's top-of-the-line destroyer, the JS Myoko. During the flight, the reporter claimed that the Chinese naval vessels used radio to drive away other aircraft flying within the Chinese Air Defense Identification Zone. According to a source from Japan, the Chinese Navy has deployed at least three ships in the nearby waters since 2020. Records show that China declared an East China Sea...

 On Friday (19th), 19 young and core members of the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party, who are not affiliated with any faction, formed an information exchange meeting to discuss political reform and exchange ideas, as the three major factions of the party dissolved due to the scandal of concealing political donation kickbacks. The initiators of the message exchange include Vice Minister of Finance Akira Akasawa and former Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Manabu Sakai. Akasawa has a close relationship with former Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party Shigeru Ishiba, while Sakai has a close relationship with former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is not affiliated with any faction. Akasawa pointed out that without unity among non-factional members, they cannot share their ideas with party members. Regarding Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's decision to dissolve the Kishida faction (Koizumi faction), Akasawa expressed his admiration for Kishida's strong determination. Th...

 As the scandal of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party of Japan's senior members concealing political donation kickbacks continues to escalate, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated on Thursday (18th) that he intends to dissolve the Kishida faction of the LDP (Hiikai-kai) and close its faction office. Currently, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has filed a case against the former accountant of the Kishida faction, leading Japanese media to analyze that Kishida seems to hope to take charge of the faction's dissolution discussion in order to avoid criticism from both within and outside the party. According to reports from Japanese media, after consulting with several members of the Kishida faction on Thursday, Kishida made a decision. He stated to the media later that evening that he is currently considering disbanding the Kishida faction in an effort to regain political trust. He avoided discussing whether or not he will ask other factions to disband. The Toky...

 On Thursday (18th), the 13th Civil Chamber of the Gwangju District Court in South Korea made a first-instance ruling on the issue of compensation for forced labor by Japan during World War II. The ruling ordered Japanese company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to pay approximately 378 million Korean won (approximately 2.19 million Hong Kong dollars) in consolation money to four plaintiffs, while dismissing their other claims. According to the court ruling, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is required to pay 100 million won (approximately 580,000 Hong Kong dollars) to two of the plaintiffs and 160 million won (approximately 930,000 Hong Kong dollars) and over 18 million won (approximately 100,000 Hong Kong dollars) in compensation to the other two plaintiffs respectively. In January 2020, four plaintiffs filed a second round of collective lawsuit against a Japanese company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, seeking a compensation of 240 million Korean won (approximately 1.392 million Hong Kong d...

 The ruling Liberal Democratic Party of Japan is facing growing controversy as several high-ranking officials are accused of withholding information on political donations and kickbacks. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office Special Search Department will file charges against the former accountant of the Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's faction (Koji-kai) on Friday (19th) for suspected violation of the Political Funds Control Act. According to a report by Kyodo News on Thursday (18th), the former accounting manager of the Kishida faction is suspected of not reporting approximately 30 million yen (approximately 159.3 million Hong Kong dollars) in income and expenses for a period of three years until 2020. Sources revealed that the former accounting manager may not have been aware of which member of parliament sold the banquet tickets, and therefore did not include them in the income and expenses report. It is possible that these funds were used for factional expenses, and ...

 Last year, a boy in Japan caused panic when he licked a soy sauce bottle and a tea cup in a chain sushi restaurant and put them back in place. According to Taiwanese media reports on Wednesday (17th), a foreign female internet celebrity recently dined at a restaurant in Japan and shockingly used chopsticks provided by the restaurant to stick in her hair like a hairpin, once again drawing attention from society. According to reports, female internet celebrity Juliana Brown rolled up her long hair and then inserted two chopsticks into it. Some netizens criticized Brown's actions as "hair-raising", while others commented that even if the soy sauce bottle licking incident had happened, nothing would have changed. The following text has been rephrased in order to eliminate any plagiarism while maintaining the original structure, context, and semantic meaning. The markdown formatting has been preserved.

 On Monday (15th), multiple individuals associated with the Japanese government revealed that the governments of Japan and Australia are currently discussing ways to enhance cooperation, such as sharing intelligence between the Self-Defense Forces and the Australian military when unforeseen situations arise in the vicinity of both countries. In light of China's movements, the two countries are also exploring possibilities for expanding joint training and conducting Japan's long-range missile launch tests in Australia. According to reliable sources, the Japanese government views Australia as a quasi-ally, second only to the United States, in hopes of increasing their deterrent power against China. It is speculated that in the event of a sudden crisis in the East China Sea or other surrounding areas of Japan, there could also be an emergency situation in the South Pacific and South China Sea, which are close to Australia. It seems that the defense departments of both countries ar...

 Kishida Fumio: A Prime Minister in Crisis The approval rating of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet has been a cause of concern for the Japanese government, as it has been consistently low in recent polls. However, there seems to be a glimmer of hope as the most recent survey shows a rebound in support. In this blog article, we will delve deeper into the reasons behind the fluctuating approval rate, focusing on the recent humanitarian crisis and earthquake relief response on the Noto Peninsula. Let's explore the challenges faced by Prime Minister Kishida and the impact it has had on his leadership capabilities. The Rollercoaster Approval Ratings The approval ratings of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet have been on a rollercoaster ride, consistently fluctuating between 20% and 30%. The latest telephone poll conducted by Japanese media revealed a significant rebound in support, with the approval rate standing at 27.3%. While this may seem like a positive developmen...

 Photo by TheDigitalArtist on Pixabay Japan's National Saury Side Net Fishery Cooperative Association (Tokyo) recently announced that the local saury catch in 2023 reached 24,433 tons, an increase of 36% from the record low in 2022, but less than 10% of the total catch in 2008, reflecting a serious fish shortage that continues to plague the country's waters. Since 2019, the number of saury caught in Japan throughout the year has been consistently less than 50,000 tons, setting new historical lows each year. However, the latest statistics show that the saury catch in Japan increased year-on-year for the first time in the past five years. Although this may seem like a positive development, there is still a significant gap when compared to the peak catch in 2008, which stood at a staggering 343,225 tons – the highest recorded since the 1980s. The Impact of Japan's Declining Saury Catch The declining saury catch in Japan has far-reaching implications for various stakeholders, i...

  1. Understanding the Significance of Taiwan in China's Internal Politics This blog post will delve into the historical and political context of Taiwan's status as an integral part of China. It will explore the reasons behind China's strong stance on the Taiwan issue and the implications of Japan's interference in China's internal affairs. By examining the historical background and current geopolitical dynamics, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding Taiwan and its impact on China-Japan relations. 2. The Threat of External Forces and the Taiwan Strait Crisis This blog post will analyze the role of external forces in instigating tensions in the Taiwan Strait and the potential consequences for regional peace and security. It will highlight China's concerns regarding "Taiwan independence" activities and the encouragement of external forces in interfering with China's internal affairs. By examining Japan's histori...