Japan Archives - Page 10 of 17

Japan Battling the Nuclear Nightmare

Japan’s tryst with the atom, from Hiroshima to Fukushima, has been ruinous in both its avatars - its use in weapons and in energy.

Preeti Nalwa
March 22, 2011
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Japan’s Disaster Brings Sino-Japanese Relations Closer

The relationship between China and Japan has taken a positive turn in the wake of Japan’s national disaster.

R N Das
March 22, 2011
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Taking stock of Japan’s Nuclear Crisis

Even as Japan has become increasingly reliant on nuclear energy, its nuclear safety record has not been very satisfactory.

Aditi Malhotra
March 22, 2011
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Japan’s Political Battles at a time of National Crisis

Opposition parties are wary of assuming responsibility for the Kan administration’s crisis management and national reconstruction efforts.

Rajaram Panda
March 21, 2011
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Japan’s Nuclear Crisis and Analysis of Radiation Data as on 18/03/2011

The possibility of situation worsening can not be ruled out. However, it would be counter-productive to create panic by speculating only worst case scenario.

Why Culture Matters?

While earthquake resistant buildings and safety of dams and nuclear plants are important, orderly public behaviour under stress, as demonstrated by the Japanese people, is also vital.

Impact of the Earthquake on the Japanese and Global Economies

The Prefectures affected the most are Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima and Ibaraki, which represent about 7 per cent of Japan’s economy and house steel plants, oil refineries, nuclear power plants and factories manufacturing parts for cars and electronic goods.