Territorial waters. New connections. A growing number of Japanese Companies are tapping into a talented pool of homemakers to get the job done. And counting down to rio, the organizers of this summers olympics have unveiled the medals that will be up for grabs. The embattled governor of tokyo is set to leave his post next week. He submitted his Resignation Letter wednesday morning. The news comes after weeks of allegations that Yoichi Masuzoe misused political funds for private purposes. Masuzoe is expected to speak to the metropolitan assembly to explain his decision. Most of the assemblys factions including the ruling parties had been planning to submit a no confidence motion against him. Earlier in the week he was in the hot seat when he faced questioning from the legislators about the scandal. They wanted details about the allegations, but in many cases masuzoe refused to elaborate. Metropolitan Officials Say masuzoe will get a retirement package of over 200,000. Yoichi masuzoe bec
Experts are suggesting sealing off the crippled fukushima plant similar to a sarcophagus. And going for governor. Getting a clear look at whos gunning for the top office at the end of the month. In a long awaited decision, an arbitration tribunal in the hague has dismissed claims in the South China Sea. Its the first legal decision on any of the seas multiple disputes. And could be felt around the region. The philippines filed the case in 2013. It karged that beijings claim on almost all of the sea is contrary to International Law. Other countries in the region have their own claims there. They want the ability to exploit resources including rich fishing grounds and oil and gas fields. China boycotted the proceedings. It argued that disputes should be settled by the parties involved. It has unilaterally declared the socalled ninedash line and asserted historic rights over the area. The tribunal discovered there was no historical evidence that china had historically exercised control. T
On izu oshima. Nhk worlds michio kijima reports. Reporter emergency teams encountered a ravaged landscape when they began their work on izu oshima. Mud had coated fields and roads. Twisted bits of trees were strewn here and there. Homes were wrecked. Rescuers found one woman trapped in the debris. They managed to get her out safely. Typhoon wipha bore down on izu oshima overnight. Fierce winds lashed the island. Record rainfall soaked it. More than 800 millimeters of rain fell in 24 hours. More than double the Monthly Average and the worst downpour since data became available 75 years ago. Local police and firefighters say all that rain caused the river to break its banks triggering deadly mudslides that swallowed homes. Translator the water knocked down my door and fridge. It was a total mess. Translator there was massive flood. I realized that the house that was supposed to be standing there had disappeared. I thought i must be dreaming. It couldnt be true. Reporter typhoon wipha lit
1st manga creator in Japan s legislature // Various Japanese media services projected on Sunday evening that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has won enough.