The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says it has begun releasing its first batch of treated radioactive water into the ocean.
Author: Mari Yamaguchi
Family arrested in connection with beheading at Japan hotel earlier this month
Runa Tamura, 39, and her parents were arrested Monday by police on suspicion of conspiring together to behead an elderly man at a Japan hotel.
Tokyo begins issuing certificates for same-sex partnerships
Many couples say the recognition will improve their daily lives, allowing them to rent apartments and sign documents in medical emergencies.