http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Tokyo) en-us Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:05:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/japan-deploys-missile-defense-batteries-ahead-of-possible-north-korea-launch?start=0 Japanese self-defense forces placed Patriot anti-missile batteries in central Tokyo and suburbs last night, amid concerns of a possible North Korean missile test. CNN's Diana Magnay reports. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:05:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/japan-deploys-missile-defense-batteries-ahead-of-possible-north-korea-launch North Korea, Japan-North Korea relations, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Missile defense, US-North Korea relations, MIM-104 Patriot, Japan, Tokyo, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Destroyer Japanese self-defense forces placed Patriot anti-missile batteries in central Tokyo and suburbs last night, amid concerns about a possible North Korean missile test. CNN's Diana Magnay reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/competition-highlights-japans-hottest-startups-linkasia-bulletin-32113?start=0 Could the next Mark Zuckerberg come from Japan? This past week, LinkAsia served as media sponsor for San Francisco Japan Night, a showcase of the latest innovations from the brightest and most talented emerging Japanese web startups. Here's an exclusive sneak peak at the next big web companies to come out of Japan. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:44:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/competition-highlights-japans-hottest-startups-linkasia-bulletin-32113 Japan, Startup company, Tokyo, Technology, Mark Zuckerberg, San Francisco, LinkAsia Could the next Mark Zuckerberg come from Japan? This past week, LinkAsia served as media sponsor for San Francisco Japan Night, a showcase of the latest innovations from the brightest and most talented emerging Japanese web startups. Here's an exclusive sneak peak at the next big web companies to come out of Japan. http://news.linktv.org/videos/311-two-years-later-how-is-japan-coping-today-linkasia-3813?start=0 March 11th marks two years since Japan's devastating triple disaster of a massive earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown that left 20,000 people dead or missing. LinkAsia's Toshi Maeda reports from Tokyo on how people in Japan are coping today with the aftermath. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:38:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/311-two-years-later-how-is-japan-coping-today-linkasia-3813 Japan, Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear disaster, 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Sendai Earthquake of 2011, Tokyo, Tōhoku region, Fukushima Prefecture, Nuclear power, Fukushima Dai-ichi, Nuclear meltdown March 11th marks two years since Japan's devastating triple disaster of a massive earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown that left 20,000 people dead or missing. LinkAsia's Toshi Maeda reports from Tokyo on how people in Japan are coping today with the aftermath. http://news.linktv.org/videos/tomorrowland-tokyo-disneyland-hosts-first-same-sex-wedding?start=0 Mickey and Minnie were on hand as two young women tied the knot in the first same-sex marriage ceremony ever to take place at Tokyo Disneyland. The marriage has no legal standing in Japan, but the happy couple say they hope the publicity will help create a debate and change people's attitudes.<br /> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:07:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/tomorrowland-tokyo-disneyland-hosts-first-same-sex-wedding Same-sex marriage, Tokyo Disneyland, Japan, LGBT rights, Homosexuality, Marriage, LGBT, Tokyo, Culture of Japan, Walt Disney Company Mickey and Minnie were on hand as two young women tied the knot in the first same-sex marriage ceremony ever to take place at Tokyo Disneyland. The marriage has no legal standing in Japan, but the happy couple say they hope the publicity will help create a debate and change people's attitudes. http://news.linktv.org/videos/ocean-activists-whalers-ramming-charge-is-fish-story?start=0 Environmental activists of Sea Shepherd Australia deny charges that their ship rammed a Japanese whaling vessel yesterday off Antarctica. Spokesmen say their ship was deliberately squeezed by two Japanese vessels and fired on with water canons as it tried to stop a whaling ship from refueling. "Tokyo is thumbing its nose at the Federal Court of Australia which has prohibited this illegal whaling in our Antarctic whale sanctuary," said a spokesman. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:02:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/ocean-activists-whalers-ramming-charge-is-fish-story Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Whaling in Japan, Whaling, Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, Whaler, Environment, Federal Court of Australia, Tokyo, Australia, Euronews Environmental activists of Sea Shepherd Australia deny charges that their ship rammed a Japanese whaling vessel yesterday off Antarctica. Spokesmen say their ship was deliberately squeezed by two Japanese vessels and fired on with water canons as it tried to stop a whaling ship from refueling. "Tokyo is thumbing its nose at the Federal Court of Australia which has prohibited this illegal whaling in our Antarctic whale sanctuary," said a spokesman. http://news.linktv.org/videos/dating-scandal-rocks-japans-top-girl-pop-band-linkasia-21513?start=0 AKB48, Japan's most popular girl band, has a strict no dating policy, established in order to preserve the band's squeaky clean image. So when the band member Minami Minegishi was caught dating by Japanese paparazzi, she had to do something drastic to preserve her pop star status. Contributor Rebecca Milner reports from Tokyo. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:37:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/dating-scandal-rocks-japans-top-girl-pop-band-linkasia-21513 AKB48, Minami Minegishi, Japan, Tokyo, LinkAsia AKB48, Japan's most popular girl band, has a strict no dating policy, established in order to preserve the band's squeaky clean image. So when the band member Minami Minegishi was caught dating by Japanese paparazzi, she had to do something drastic to preserve her pop star status. Contributor Rebecca Milner reports from Tokyo. http://news.linktv.org/videos/comic-books-fans-animated-for-the-oscars-of-manga-linkasia-12513?start=0 Manga, Japanese comic books, account for a quarter of all books sold in Japan and constitute a USD$3.5 billion a year industry. The top writers and illustrators are honored at an annual awards ceremony. Contributor Rebecca Milner reports from Tokyo on this year's Manga Awards. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:13:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/comic-books-fans-animated-for-the-oscars-of-manga-linkasia-12513 Japan, Manga, Comic book, Tokyo, LinkAsia Manga, Japanese comic books, account for a quarter of all books sold in Japan and constitute a USD$3.5 billion a year industry. The top writers and illustrators are honored at an annual awards ceremony. Contributor Rebecca Milner reports from Tokyo on this year's Manga Awards. http://news.linktv.org/videos/japan-far-right-politician-could-be-kingmaker-linkasia-121412?start=0 Japan's opposition Liberal Democratic Party, further to the right than the name suggests, looks to capture a majority in the upcoming election. If it doesn't, reports contributor Toshi Maeda, then controversial former Tokyo governor Shintaro Ishihara's upstart Japan Restoration Party would hold vast sway in forming a coalition government and choosing the next prime minister. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:20:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/japan-far-right-politician-could-be-kingmaker-linkasia-121412 Shintarō Ishihara, Japanese general election, 2012, Japan, Liberal Democratic Party (Japan), Coalition government, Japan Restoration Party, Tokyo, Tōru Hashimoto, Shinzo Abe, LinkAsia Japan's opposition Liberal Democratic Party, further to the right than the name suggests, looks to capture a majority in the upcoming election. If it doesn't, reports contributor Toshi Maeda, then controversial former Tokyo governor Shintaro Ishihara's upstart Japan Restoration Party would hold vast sway in forming a coalition government and choosing the next prime minister. http://news.linktv.org/videos/japan-votes-polls-point-to-far-right-swing-linkasia?start=0 In a crowded campaign season, the Liberal Democratic Party has separated itself from the pack in Japan with far right policies concerning security and territorial claims. Broadcaster MBC has South Korea's perspective on Japan's growing conservatism. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:39:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/japan-votes-polls-point-to-far-right-swing-linkasia Japan, Japanese general election, 2012, Shinzo Abe, Liberal Democratic Party (Japan), Tōru Hashimoto, Japan Restoration Party, Shintarō Ishihara, Tokyo, Government of Japan, Yoshihiko Noda In a crowded campaign season, the Liberal Democratic Party has separated itself from the pack in Japan with far right policies concerning security and territorial claims. Broadcaster MBC has South Korea's perspective on Japan's growing conservatism. http://news.linktv.org/videos/sense-of-crisis-palpable-as-japans-economy-sinks-linkasia?start=0 As Japan prepares for elections in December, the economy has slowed and consumer demand has fallen through the floor. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on what some families are doing to pinch yen as salaries drop. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:24:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/sense-of-crisis-palpable-as-japans-economy-sinks-linkasia Japan, Economy of Japan, Consumerism, Tokyo, Economics, Recession, South Korea, Seoul, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, LinkAsia As Japan prepares for elections in December, the economy has slowed and consumer demand has fallen through the floor. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on what some families are doing to pinch yen as salaries drop. http://news.linktv.org/videos/inside-the-worlds-only-mascot-school?start=0 The theme park industry is booming in Japan and the world's only mascot training school is churning out cute characters to supply it. The Tokyo facility's founder says its rigorous training regime helps students inhabit the character, not just the costume. <br /> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:24:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/inside-the-worlds-only-mascot-school Culture of Japan, Japan, Tokyo, Amusement park, ITN News The theme park industry is booming in Japan and the world's only mascot training school is churning out cute characters to supply it. The Tokyo facility's founder says its rigorous training regime teaches students to inhabit the character, not just the costume. http://news.linktv.org/videos/japans-choice-a-landslide-for-barack-obama-linkasia-bulletin-11512?start=0 On the eve of the US presidential election, LinkAsia speaks with Stanford University's Andrew Horvat in Tokyo. Japanese are drawn to President Obama's charisma despite the fact that he hasn't had Japan's back in recent territorial disputes. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:18:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/japans-choice-a-landslide-for-barack-obama-linkasia-bulletin-11512 Japan, US presidential election, 2012, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Territorial dispute, Tokyo, China, Senkaku Islands, Stanford University, LinkAsia On the eve of the US presidential election, LinkAsia speaks with Stanford University's Andrew Horvat in Tokyo. Japanese are drawn to President Obama's charisma despite the fact that he hasn't had Japan's back in recent territorial disputes. http://news.linktv.org/videos/a-japanese-tea-party-tokyo-mayor-shakes-up-political-scene-linkasia-11212?start=0 Tokyo's controversial, right-wing mayor Shintaro Ishihara has announced that he is forming his own national political party. Contributor Nicholas Ito reports from Tokyo on how Japanese citizens are reacting to this news on social media. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:19:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/a-japanese-tea-party-tokyo-mayor-shakes-up-political-scene-linkasia-11212 Shintarō Ishihara, Political party, Japan, Tokyo, Right-wing politics, Senkaku Islands, Tōru Hashimoto, China, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon Tokyo's controversial, right-wing mayor Shintaro Ishihara has announced that he is forming his own national political party. Contributor Nicholas Ito reports from Tokyo on how Japanese citizens are reacting to this news on social media. http://news.linktv.org/videos/us-attempts-to-ease-tensions-in-diaoyusenkaku-dispute-linkasia?start=0 US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns met with leaders in China and Japan this past week to try to calm things down. China's CCTV News reports on the meetings.&nbsp; Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:54:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/us-attempts-to-ease-tensions-in-diaoyusenkaku-dispute-linkasia William Burns, Senkaku Islands, Japan, China, United States Deputy Secretary of State, Tokyo, CCTV News, United States, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns met with leaders in China and Japan this past week to try to calm things down. China's CCTV News reports on the meetings. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-typhoon-in-japan-tosses-car-over?start=0 Typhoon Jelawat headed to Tokyo on Sunday after injuring dozens of people, causing blackouts and paralyzing traffic in southern and western Japan. An amateur video posted online on Saturday showed the winds picking up a vehicle. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:05:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-typhoon-in-japan-tosses-car-over Typhoon, Tokyo, Typhoon Jelawat , Japan, Japan Meteorological Agency, Okinawa Prefecture, Natural disaster, Associated Press Typhoon Jelawat headed to Tokyo on Sunday after injuring dozens of people, causing blackouts and paralyzing traffic in southern and western Japan. An amateur video posted online on Saturday showed the winds picking up a vehicle. http://news.linktv.org/videos/japan-after-the-tsunami?start=0 On 11 March 2011, Japan's worst ever natural disaster killed almost 20,000 people. This report reveals the controversy surrounding it and the pain of rebuilding under the fear of radioactivity.<br /> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:08:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/japan-after-the-tsunami 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Sendai Earthquake of 2011, Japan, Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear disaster, Japanese nuclear safety, Fukushima Dai-ichi, Radioactive contamination, Nuclear meltdown, Natural disaster, Nuclear and radiation accidents On the 11th of March 2011, Japan's worst ever natural disaster killed almost 20,000 people. This report reveals the controversy surrounding it and the pain of rebuilding under the fear of radioactivity. ---- Around the world the Japanese were praised for dealing with the March 11 earthquake with stoicism and patience. But one year on and there is still an arduous struggle for reconstruction that prevents people from returning their lives to normality. While the government promises that the country's situation is under control, the poor handling of the crisis and widespread misinformation has lead to a lack of trust and fears about radioactive contamination. "Contaminated food is entering the markets throughout Japan. For me this is quite frankly, very worrying", says a Japanese radiation expert. An increasing number of people don't trust official data and in cities like Tokyo there is a palpable, but often unspoken sense of fear. "The scientists say there is no reason for concern. I would like to believe this but I still worry that the situation could become even worse." As a proud nation, Japan watched several cherished myths crumble on that fateful day in March, not least the safely of its nuclear power plants. Japan now faces a crucial choice: suppress the events of 2011 or learn from them. http://news.linktv.org/videos/fish-and-oil-or-wag-the-dog-japan-reacts-to-senkaku?start=0 With Japan's government on record saying it will attempt to purchase the disputed Senkaku Islands from a private owner, the country's social media has erupted. Contributor Toshi Maeda reports that the reactions were mostly supportive, but many accused the government of distracting people from domestic issues. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:45:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/fish-and-oil-or-wag-the-dog-japan-reacts-to-senkaku Senkaku Islands, Japan, Yoshihiko Noda, China, Government of Japan, Tokyo, Shintarō Ishihara, Japanese people, Social media, East China Sea With Japan's government on record saying it will attempt to purchase the disputed Senkaku Islands from a private owner, the country's social media has erupted. Contributor Toshi Maeda reports that the reactions were mostly supportive, but many accused the government of distracting people from domestic issues. http://news.linktv.org/videos/china-holy-territory-not-for-sale?start=0 China has forcefully rebutted Japanese Prime Minister Noda's stated desire to nationalize the disputed island chain known as Senkaku to the Japanese and Diaoyu to China. State broadcaster CCTV provides the Chinese perspective on this territorial struggle. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:03:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/china-holy-territory-not-for-sale Senkaku Islands, Yoshihiko Noda, Japan, Prime Minister of Japan, Shintarō Ishihara, Beijing, Tokyo, Chinese language, Nationalization, LinkAsia China has forcefully rebutted Japanese Prime Minister Noda's stated desire to nationalize the disputed island chain known as Senkaku to the Japanese and Diaoyu to China. State broadcaster CCTV provides the Chinese perspective on this territorial struggle. http://news.linktv.org/videos/honorable-resignation-of-japanese-nuclear-execs-fails-to-convince-protestors?start=0 Anti-nuclear protestors in Japan demonstrated outside TEPCO's annual shareholders' meeting on Wednesday. At the meeting, TEPCO announced the resignation of 20 executives from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:40:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/honorable-resignation-of-japanese-nuclear-execs-fails-to-convince-protestors Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), Japanese management culture, Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear disaster, Anti-nuclear movement, Japanese nuclear safety, Nuclear power, Japan, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Dai-ichi, Tokyo At the company's annual shareholders' meeting, TEPCO announced the resignation of 20 executives from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The electric power company is facing a 67 billion yen compensation claim for the 2011 disaster. http://news.linktv.org/videos/japanese-gov-hopes-pop-music-sells-bonds?start=0 The Japanese government and the hugely popular girl pop group AKB48 have teamed up to sell government bonds that will help pay for post-tsunami reconstruction. But as contributor Nicolas Ito reports, many Japanese wonder if AKB48 fans are the right target audience. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:20:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/japanese-gov-hopes-pop-music-sells-bonds Japan, AKB48, Government bond, Tsunami, Pop music, Government of Japan, Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear disaster, Tokyo, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon The Japanese government and the hugely popular girl pop group AKB48 have teamed up to sell government bonds that will help pay for post-tsunami reconstruction. But as contributor Nicolas Ito reports, many Japanese wonder if AKB48 fans are the right target audience. http://news.linktv.org/videos/tokyo-governor-reignites-china-japan-island-dispute?start=0 Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara took everyone by surprise this past week with his announcement that Tokyo will attempt to purchase a long-disputed island chain. Our Tokyo correspondent Toshi Maeda explains why the Senkaku isles (Diaoyu islands to China) are so important to both countries. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:09:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/tokyo-governor-reignites-china-japan-island-dispute Senkaku Islands, Shintarō Ishihara, Japan, Tokyo, Archipelago, Beijing, Government of Japan, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara took everyone by surprise this past week with his announcement that Tokyo will attempt to purchase a long-disputed island chain. Our Tokyo correspondent Toshi Maeda explains why the Senkaku isles (Diaoyu islands to China) are so important to both countries. http://news.linktv.org/videos/democracy-now-040412?start=581 Mitt Romney celebrates primary sweep, Martin Luther King remembered on the 44th anniversary of his assassination, and examining the history and modern practices of the FBI. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:29:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/democracy-now-040412 United States, Politics of the United States, FBI, Mitt Romney, Wisconsin, Martin Luther King, Jr., J. Edgar Hoover, Wisconsin Republican Primary, 2012, US Department of Justice, Maryland Republican Primary, 2012 A string of tornadoes ripped through parts of northern Texas Tuesday, damaging hundreds of homes, throwing trucks into the air and leaving thousands without electricity. No major injuries or deaths were reported. Weather warnings are in place across the country today as another wave of storms is expected. Meanwhile, a major storm has rocked Tokyo, Japan, with some of the strongest winds to hit the city in 50 years. The storm dumped massive amounts of water across parts of Japan. Four people were reported dead, hundreds were injured, and thousands lost power. At two nuclear power plants in northern Japan, employees were forced to temporarily stop the cooling of spent fuel storage pools after a power failure. http://news.linktv.org/videos/stories-from-tohoku-japans-youth-rise?start=0 To mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating triple disaster in Japan, LinkAsia presents an excerpt from the upcoming film "Stories from Tohoku: With Heart and Hope," directed by LinkAsia Consulting Producer Dianne Fukami. The film looks at how the younger generation is using social innovation to rebuild the region. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:26:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/stories-from-tohoku-japans-youth-rise Japan, Tōhoku region, Sendai Earthquake of 2011, Fukushima Dai-ichi, Fukushima Prefecture, Nuclear safety, Earthquake, Tsunami, Japanese nuclear safety, Nuclear and radiation accidents To mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating triple disaster in Japan, LinkAsia presents an excerpt from the upcoming film "Stories from Tohoku: With Heart and Hope," directed by LinkAsia Consulting Producer Dianne Fukami. The film looks at how the younger generation is using social innovation to rebuild the region. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-021612?start=1004 <p>Militias accused of wreaking havoc in Libya on revolt anniversary, Iraq inquiry accuses VP al-Hashemi of running death squads, Yemen's Houthis to engage in the political process, and more.</p> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-021612 Israel, Syria, Mossad, Syrian Civil War, New Delhi, Iran, Daraa, Homs, Arrest warrant, 2011 Libyan Uprising A report in an Arabic newspaper today claims that the Mossad and security forces in Singapore foiled an assassination plot against Defense Minister Ehud Barak. The report in the Kuwaiti al-Jarida newspaper said that Iranian agents were attempting to target Barak, who will be heading to Singapore to attend an international aviation exhibition. Barak today is in Tokyo, where he's discussing the Iranian nuclear issue with Japanese Defense Minister Naoki Tanaka. Barak discounted Iranian claims of new nuclear achievements, which he called "exaggerated" and designed to scare off action against the Islamic republic. Barak accused the Iranians of trying to create the impression that they've passed the so-called "point of no return" in their drive to develop nuclear weapons, and that attempts to curb its development are too late. Barak also discounted Iran's announcement yesterday that it has developed a new centrifuge that's able to enrich uranium faster, and said that Iranians are priding themselves on achievements that do not exist. While not ruling out military action, Barak urged further sanctions against Iran. http://news.linktv.org/videos/get-ready-for-a-quake-when-yurekuru-calls?start=0 Smartphone usage in Japan skyrocketed in 2011, partly due to the rise in disaster-related apps in the wake of the massive March earthquake. The most popular app, Yurekuru Call, gives people a precious few seconds to seek safety before a quake hits. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:15:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/get-ready-for-a-quake-when-yurekuru-calls Japan, Earthquake, Smartphone, Sendai Earthquake of 2011, Tokyo, Tsunami, Fukushima Prefecture, LinkAsia Smartphone usage in Japan skyrocketed in 2011, partly due to the rise in disaster-related apps in the wake of the massive March earthquake. The most popular app, Yurekuru Call, gives people a precious few seconds to seek safety before a quake hits. http://news.linktv.org/videos/apple-fans-around-the-world-pay-tribute-to-steve-jobs?start=0 From tweeting teenagers to titans of technology, millions around the world were mourning the passing of Apple founder Steve Jobs Thursday. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:47:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/apple-fans-around-the-world-pay-tribute-to-steve-jobs Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., Apple Store, Mark Zuckerberg, Google, Bill Gates, Facebook, Twitter, Tokyo, iPad From tweeting teenagers to titans of technology, millions around the world were mourning the passing of Apple founder Steve Jobs Thursday. http://news.linktv.org/videos/concerns-grow-in-japan-over-reactor-safety-tests?start=0 Japan's government has confirmed that the country's out-of-action nuclear reactors could be turned on again, if they pass post-Fukushima safety tests. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:53:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/concerns-grow-in-japan-over-reactor-safety-tests Japan, Nuclear power, Japanese nuclear safety, Protest, Tokyo, Nuclear safety, Yukio Edano, Nuclear and radiation accidents, Chief Cabinet Secretary, Nuclear reactor technology Japan's government has confirmed that the country's out-of-action nuclear reactors could be turned on again, if they pass post-Fukushima safety tests. But no timetable for the tests has been given. Ministers had announced last month that the plants were safe to open. Yukio Edano, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary said "This new set of standards is aimed at guaranteeing the safety of nuclear power generations and at gaining the trust of the general population in the safety of nuclear facilities." http://news.linktv.org/videos/takafumi-horie-tweets-to-fans-from-jail?start=0 In jail for accounting fraud, internet tycoon Takafumi Horie keeps up with admirers and subscribers via Twitter. Toshi Maeda reports from Japan. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:44:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/takafumi-horie-tweets-to-fans-from-jail Takafumi Horie, Social media, Prison, Twitter, Accounting scandals, Japan, Tokyo In jail for accounting fraud, internet tycoon Takafumi Horie keeps up with admirers and subscribers via Twitter. Contributor: Toshi Maeda. http://news.linktv.org/videos/anti-nuclear-protesters-take-to-streets-of-tokyo?start=0 Japan's reliance on nuclear power may change in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami -- that is, if protesters have anything to do about it. A vocal protest movement that started online has now moved to the streets. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:29:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/anti-nuclear-protesters-take-to-streets-of-tokyo Japan, Nuclear power, Anti-nuclear movement, Tokyo, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), Japanese nuclear safety, Protest, Social media, Fukushima Dai-ichi, Environment Japan's reliance on nuclear power may change in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami -- that is, if protesters have anything to do about it. A vocal protest movement that started online in Japan has now moved to the streets. Our Tokyo contributor, Rebecca Milner, tells us more. It's been more than three months since the earthquake and tsunami hit eastern Japan, however tensions still remain high over the Fukushima nuclear power plant and the future of nuclear power in general in Japan. Anti-nuclear demonstrations continue to take place around the country. Most recently, on June 11, organizers called for a global day of action, which resulted in several protests around the country, the largest of which took place in downtown Tokyo. Demonstrations, in general, in Japan are quite rare. In the decades since Japan began rolling out its nuclear power program, scattered, small-scale protests have erupted occasionally. But since Fukushima, everything has changed. Through Twitter and social networking sites like Mixi, thousands of web users have joined new online communities, with names such as oppose Nuclear Power, Natural Energy, and Tepco is to Blame, which have become active clearinghouses for information, opinion and video sharing. News websites that allow for commenting have been racking up comments numbering in the thousands for stories chronicling the latest statements from Tepco and government officials. Like this recent story, for example, that had bloggers up in arms: As reported on Yahoo News last week, Diet member and Secretary General of the Liberal Democratic Party, Ishihara Nobuteru, said in regards to the anti-nuclear movement: "Considering the extent of the situation, I can understand the mass hysteria." Ishihara may be regretting his choice of words. Writes one Yahoo! News reader: "His true voice comes through. This is why I can't support his party." 22,000 readers agreed with that post, while some 12,000 disagreed. Another writes, referencing a controversial foreign anti-whaling campaign: "It's just like he says. The anti-nuclear activists are as bad as the Sea Shepherd." 17,000 readers agreed with that statement, while close to 27,000 disagreed. Meanwhile bloggers took to their keyboards to vent frustration at a political class seen as being largely out of touch with public sentiment. One blogger, who goes by the name Zara writes: "Hasn't the Liberal Democratic Party been deceiving us for years about the safety of nuclear power? What's going on isn't mass hysteria, it's an awakening from a mass hypnotism, from the myth of safety." From another, who goes by the name Rikka: "On the news this morning, I learned that a dairy farmer, despairing over his business in the wake of the nuclear disaster, committed suicide. He left a note to his fellow farmers that says, 'Please keep fighting and don't succumb to the disaster.' Is that what you call mass hysteria?" An opinion poll taken last weekend by the liberal newspaper, the Asahi Shimbun, found out that nearly 75 percent would favor a gradual phase-out of Japan's nuclear power industry. In Tokyo, this is Rebecca Milner for LinkAsia.