March 17, 2013
148th Carnival of Nuclear Energy Bloggers The Hiroshima Syndrome is privileged to be hosting the 148th Carnival of Nuclear Energy Bloggers. From Yes Vermont Yankee (2)… (1) Fukushima: The Second Anniversary –...March 15, 2013
Antinuclear lawsuits have become common in Japan, but this one is a reversal. Industry Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announced the government intends to file a lawsuit against the Tokyo antinukes. Many demonstrators have been pitching tents on Ministry property for each...March 13, 2013
It seems Tokyo is seriously considering raising the former regime’s radiation exposure limits inside the Fukushima Daiichi exclusion zone. Locations now known to have annual exposure levels below 20 millisieverts will be affected. The new standards will be set by the...March 11, 2013
While a huge number of tributes, disaster prayer vigils and antinuclear protests dominate the Japanese Press, a considerable number of other topics have emerged out of the news media… The thyroid lumps found in Fukushima children are not statistically unusual. The...March 8, 2013
Numerous 3/11/11 second anniversary articles are being posted in the Japanese Press. As Monday approaches, the number of such reports will surely increase, both inside Japan and around the world. At this point, most of the Japanese Press reports focus on re-visiting...March 6, 2013
The Tokyo Electric Company (Tepco) has begun a new inspection of Fukushima Daiichi unit #2 using a sophisticated robot. During the first day’s investigation, no evidence was found for leaks out of the Primary Containment’s (PCV) suppression pool (torus). This is the...March 4, 2013
Japan’s Science Ministry says the radiation levels within 80 kilometers of Fukushima Daiichi have dropped 40%. Readings were taken 1 meter from the ground on November 16. These were compared readings taken Nov. 5, 2011. The Ministry says the reductions are due to a...March 1, 2013
Japan will eventually restart idled nuclear plants. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe included this announcement in his national policy speech on Thursday. The speech, focused on Japan’s economy, the off-shore island’s dispute with China and Korea, and the Trans-Pacific trade...February 27, 2013
The Nuclear Regulatory Authority of Japan (NRA) has set new guidelines for public protection during a nuke accident. First, Iodine tablets will be issued to everyone within a five kilometer radius of a nuke for thyroid gland protection. Second, those living outside...This site requires a lot of work. We hope you find our efforts valuable and rewarding. Please consider offering your support. There is no minimum amount. Feel free to donate as you see fit, without restriction. Thank you...
