November 1, Friday, 2024

1. The operator of the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has released footage that shows a retrieval device grabbing nuclear fuel debris in the containment vessel of the No.2 reactor. 2. Japan’s largest opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Democratic Party for the People agreed to discuss how to work together on a policy-by-policy basis. The DPFP’s support could decide whether the ruling coalition can stay in power following last Sunday’s Lower House election.
3. Traffic regulations for bicycles have now been tightened in Japan as a revised Road Traffic Law took effect on Friday. So-called “distracted cycling” is now banned. Anyone who causes an accident or dangerous situation by using a mobile device while cycling faces up to one year in prison or a fine of up to 300,000 yen, or about 1,980 dollars.