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Now playing Next no comment Japan mourns earthquake and tsunami victims Throughout Japan, minutes of silence were observed in tribute to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 18,000 people six years ago. 12/03/2017
Now playing Next Japan Japan remembers the victims of 2011 quake and tsunami The country is marking the sixth anniversary of the disaster, which killed more than 18,000 people 11/03/2017
Now playing Next Japan Fukushima towns cleared of wild boars After residents were forced to flee their homes in Japan’s Fukushima prefecture in 2011, wild boars moved in. 09/03/2017
Now playing Next Japan Japan hit by earthquake, Fukushima said to be unaffected An earthquake of magnitude 5. 28/02/2017
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Now playing Next Switzerland The Swiss reject rapid phase-out of nuclear power In a referendum, the Swiss have voted against a proposal that would have accelerated the closure of the countries five nuclear plants. 27/11/2016
Now playing Next Japan Quake rocks northern Japan and triggers tsunami warings A magnitude 7.4 earthquake near Fukushima prefecture triggers tsunami warnings and orders to evacuate along the coast 22/11/2016
Now playing Next Japan Tsunami warning after powerful earthquake rocks Japan An earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 21/11/2016
Now playing Next Norway Radioactive leak at Norway nuclear facility Authorities in Norway are insisting that a small leak at a nuclear reactor has been contained, with no injuries sustained and no expected environmental damage outside the facility in Halden near the b 25/10/2016
Now playing Next Japan Japanese emperor's apparent desire to step down poses succession questions Emperor Akihito cannot step down under Japanese law but has expressed concern about his ability to carry out his duties fully - what happens now? 08/08/2016
Now playing Next Japan Japan is slowly closing the gender gap Last Sunday Koike Yuriko was elected as the first woman governor of Tokyo. 02/08/2016
Now playing Next Japan Tokyo elects its first female governor Tokyo has elected Yuriko Koike as its first female governor, according to widely trusted exit polls. 31/07/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Fresh doubt over Hinkley Point nuclear power project The British government has cast doubt on plans to build the UK's first new nuclear plant in decades with French utility firm EDF by ordering a review of the project. 29/07/2016
Now playing Next no comment Japan celebrates its past with horse festival A traditional summer festival featuring samurai on horseback is being held in the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. 24/07/2016
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