Along the sidewalk. And the local Power Company says there have been no reports of electrical outages. A sinkhole measuring 30 meters long and 27 meters wide with a depth of 15 meters appeared on november 8th. The sunken road had been reopened after one week of work to fill the void. Subway construction work has been blamed for the cavein. Japanese Prime Minister shinzo abe has denounced russias deployment of Missile Systems on islands claimed by japan. He pledged to push forward with efforts to resolve the territorial issue when he meets next month with russian president vladimir putin. Abe commented on a report that appeared in Russian Media on tuesday. It said that advanced surface to ship Missile Systems had been installed on two of four russian held islands. The government maintains the islands were illegally occupied after world war ii. The dispute has prevented tokyo and moscow from signing a peace treaty. A step that was never taken after the end of the war. Translator the four
China and taiwan claim them. Prime minister abe has responded by setting up a Liaison Office the government also set up a Liaison Office at the Crisis Management center in the Prime Ministers Office to gather and share information on the frigate. Vice minister for foreign s a supply ship also sailed close wednesday night. The ministry is analyzing whether theres any connection with the chinese and russian vessels presence in the area. The ministry is analyzing whether theres any connection between the chinese and russian vessels presence in the area. Tokyos embattled governor is considering taking a selfimposed paycut. The gesture comes after allegations surfaced he used public funds for personal spending. He was cleared this week of any legal wrongdoing by two former prosecutors. On the political side of things, hes still in the hot seat. The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly wants to question him again about his spending. This time questioning will take place in front of the assemblys Gene
Inherent part of the territory. China and taiwan claim them. Prime minister abe has responded by setting up a Liaison Office the government also set up a Liaison Office at the Crisis Management center in the Prime Ministers Office to gather and share information on the frigate. Vice minister for foreign s a supply ship also sailed close wednesday night. The ministry is analyzing whether theres any connection with the chinese and russian vessels presence in the area. The ministry is analyzing whether theres any connection between the chinese and russian vessels presence in the area. Tokyos embattled governor is considering taking a selfimposed paycut. The gesture comes after allegations surfaced he used public funds for personal spending. He was cleared this week of any legal wrongdoing by two former prosecutors. On the political side of things, hes still in the hot seat. The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly wants to question him again about his spending. This time questioning will take plac
Ballistic missiles early wednesday, but one appears to have failed. And coping with over abundance. Hightech solutions are taking hold in japan to keep edible food from winding up as trash. Official campaigning is now under way for japans upper house election on july 10th. Political leaders have gone out across the country to call for voters support. Among the major issues are shinzo abes economic policies. New National Security laws and the idea of amending the constitution. Translator i thought i must launch my Election Campaign from kumamoto. I thought i will convey to the entire nation our commitment to rebuilding kumamoto after the earthquakes. The key issue of this electionn is economic policy. Opposition Party Members cannot open their mouths without criticizing, all they say is abenomics has failed. This fight is about whether to advance or retreat. Are we going to vigorously push forward abenomics to see japan grow and each region prosper to create a country where everyone can
New businesses are popping up to cater to chinas growing middle class, covering everything from delivering lunch to washing the dog. Japans nuclear regulators are giving two reactors built more than four decades ago a new lease on life. Theyve decided to extend the reactors life span. The first such move under stricter rules introduced after the 2011 Nuclear Accident in fukushima. The decision affects the number one and two reactors at takahama plant in central japan. Both are currently offline. But the regulators decision to keep them operational for up to 20 more years. In april, inspectors determined that the reactors met new rules for Fire Prevention for electric cables and other measures. Two months later, regulators approved a plan to make the plants facilities more resistant to earthquakes. The reactors cleared the final hurdle on monday. Regulators accepted a plan to reinforce aging pipes that dont meet earthquake safety standards. The plants Operator Kansai Electric Power Comp