Japan plant operator faked repair records *Latest*
Days before Japan plunged into an atomic crisis after a giant earthquake and tsunami knocked out power at the ageing Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator had admitted faking repair records..... (more.) Tainted tap water, milk and spinach found in Japan *Latest*
Japan has detected abnormal levels of radioactivity in milk and spinach in areas near a stricken nuclear plant .... (more.) Japan sees some stabilization in nuclear crisis *Latest*
One of six tsunami-crippled nuclear reactors appeared to stabilize Saturday as Japan raced to restore power .... (more.) Radioactive iodine found in Japan tap water *Latest*
Traces of radioactive iodine have been detected in tap water in Tokyo in the wake of an emergency.... (more.) Power cable connected to troubled Japan reactor *Latest*
Engineers at a stricken nuclear plant in Japan have connected an electricity line to one of the reactors .... (more.) 6.1 quake hits south of stricken Japan nuclear plant *Latest*
A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture south of the stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.... (more.) Japan detects abnormal radioactivity in milk, spinach *Latest*
Japan has detected abnormal levels of radioactivity in milk and spinach in areas near a stricken nuclear plant.... (more.) Japan advised iodine for people near plant - IAEA *Latest*
Japanese authorities earlier this week issued a recommendation that people leaving the area near a tsunami-crippled nuclear power plant should ingest iodine.... (more.) Japan PM considers "grand coalition" to tackle quake disaster *Latest*
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan plans to sound out the opposition on joining a grand coalition to handle reconstruction policy .... (more.) Japan resumes dousing stricken nuclear plant: NHK *Latest*
Specially equipped vehicles from the Tokyo Fire Department on Saturday resumed water-spraying operations at the number three reactor at the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, NHK reported.... (more.) Indonesia screens Japan travellers for radiation *Latest*
The team conducted screenings for passengers, crew members and luggage coming off direct flights from Japan, he said, adding that there were six flights to and from Tokyo and Narita every day.... (more.) California seeing no radiation level increase *Latest*
The level of radiation was far too low to cause any harm to humans, they said. One diplomat, citing information from a network of international monitoring stations, described the material as "ever so slight," consisting of only a few particles.... (more.) Radiation fears may be greatly exaggerated *Latest*
"To put radiation doses into context, many Japanese undergo CT scans for cancer screening purposes, and these scans produce radiation doses of about 10 millisieverts (10,000 microsieverts) -- much more than they are receiving from the Fukushima reactors"... (more.) Radiation fears drive sales of kelp on West Coast *Latest*
Consumers are turning to more health-friendly sources of iodine, with kelp tablets high on the list and suppliers running out... (more.) S'pore radiation levels normal, says NEA
It has been carrying out daily modelling studies and so far, and studies have shown that "there is minimal risk of Singapore being affected by the radiological plume" as the incident site is more than 5,000 km away. ... (more.) Japan agency hikes Fukushima accident level to 5
Japan's nuclear safety agency on Friday raised the Fukushima accident level to five from four on the international scale of gravity for atomic accidents... (more.) Do whatever it takes to cool N-reactors
The situation remains critical as a meltdown of nuclear reactors could cause leakage of radioactive materials... (more.) Japanese govt 'rejected U.S. offer to help cool damaged reactors'
Tokyo Electric Power Co. was confident the reactors' cooling functions could be repaired without outside assistance... (more.) Doctor group may quit Japan if nuclear threat rises
The MSF teams did not have the expertise to treat illnesses caused by radiation.... (more.) 'Don't take potassium iodide': M'sia government
Malaysians were urged not to simply consume potassium iodide pills after hearing rumours about the leaking radiation from the crippled nuclear power plant in Japan reaching Malaysian shores... (more.) Travellers from Japan tested for radiation
Passengers from areas close to the nuclear reactor explosions are advised to seek medical treatment immediately if they develop symptoms.... (more.) Singapore faces "minimal exposure"
Radiation leakage from Japan will probably take years to reach Singapore and the impact should be minimal, says expert... (more.) Radiation screening not needed at Changi yet: govt
This is despite the fact that some countries around the region are moving to screen passengers coming from Japan.... (more.) Radiation leaks pose serious threat to health: Japanese government
The figures are the level "at which human health can be affected".... (more.) What are the health consequences of radiation exposure?
The main health danger is cancer, especially leukaemia, along with lung, thyroid and colon cancer.... (more.) Singapore tests Japanese food for radiation
Samples of food items imported after Mar 11, 2011 are being tested for radioactive contaminants with immediate effect..... (more.) Japanese joints here turn to other food sources
Popular high-end fine dining restaurants and bars are likely to face a supply squeeze.... (more.) Where the winds blow: Experts ponder fallout risks
Winds on Saturday and Monday - when two blasts occurred at Fukushima - were blowing to the northeast and east, in other words out over the Pacific..... (more.) The aftermath: Donation efforts Singaporean woman donates $1M to Japan
A 24-year-old Singaporean woman has generously donated S$1 million to help the Japan quake victims... (more.) Japanese and S.Korean pop stars donate towards quake relief
TV star Bae Yong-Jun of 'Winter Sonata' fame has donated one billion Won (about S$1.1 million) to a charity foundation run by the Japanese government. (more) How you can help: » Japan earthquake and tsunami: How to help » Digital ways to help The aftermath: Survivors' struggles are not over Lives tougher in bitter cold, fuel shortage
It could be several days before fuel reaches the shelters... (more.) Morgues, crematoriums overwhelmed
Local govts are considering burials - an uncommon practice in Japan - because of shortage of dry ice and body bags... (more.) Tsunami takes grim toll on Japan's elderly
Bewildered, bereft and often cut off from any family support, they have suffered more than most... (more.) As snow falls, a tearful vigil for wife, mom
"Mom, Hiroko, you must be freezing. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry," said Yoshikatsu Hiratsuka, tears streaming down his cheeks... (more.) Japan quake survivors too shocked to contemplate the future
"My house does not exist anymore. Everything is gone, including money," said Tsukasa Sato, a 74-year-old barber with a heart condition, as he warmed his hands in front of a stove at a shelter in Yamada, northern Japan... (more.) Nagasaki survivor calmly waits out nuclear crisis in Tokyo
71-year-old woman tells Reuters: "I may be a bit too callous about this due to the fact that I was really heavily exposed to radiation, but I don't think this is anything to turn pale over".... (more.) Snow muffles rescue work in Japan's devastated northeast
Heavy snow blanketed Japan's devastated northeast on Wednesday, hindering rescue workers and adding to the woes of the few, mainly elderly, residents who remained in the area worst hit by last week's massive earthquake and tsunami.... (more.) Loyal dog refuses to leave injured friend at quake site
A touching example of loyalty was discovered in the quake aftermath. A dishevelled-looking dog in Arahama, Sendai was keeping watch over its wounded friend... (more.) For Japan tsunami survivors, woes keep mounting
Nearly a week after their home town was annihilated in a catastrophic tsunami, the 1,000-plus survivors of the small Japanese fishing town of Otsuchi are hanging by a thread... (more.) 'If I wait here, my wife will come back'
So thought Mikio Takahashi who found himself trapped on the upper floor of his home when the tidal surge flooded the lower level and aftershocks rumbled on for hours. He and his wife would be separated for two nights, not knowing if the other had survived... (more.) Reporter's account of awaiting rescue with 450 fellow survivors
A Yomiuri Shimbun reporter who was caught in Friday's tsunami says "I realized then that I was a helpless victim, rather than a newspaper reporter - all I could do was wait to be rescued." (more) 70-year-old woman found alive after four days
Rescuers in Japan on Tuesday pulled two survivors, a woman and a man, from underneath the rubble four days after a powerful earthquake and devastating tsunami, an official and local media said. (more) Japanese express support through Twitter
Chief government spokesman Yukio Edano, the right-hand man of Prime Minister Naoto Kan, has emerged as an unlikely hero of the crisis, appearing every few hours on television in a blue emergency jumpsuit to update the nation.(more) Online scams rampant after quake
Explosions at a nuclear power plant in Japan following last Friday's earthquake and tsunami have sparked a flood of messages warning of rain carrying radioactive particles here. (more) » More stories Videos » Snow falls as hope fades in Japan » Japan Emperor speaks to quake-devastated nation » Tales of survival in devastated Japan » Amazing survivor stories emerge » More videos and eyewitness accounts | 
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