Finally: Prosecutors in Japan have launched a criminal investigation into the 2011 nuclear plant accident, after more than 1,300 residents filed a complaint against TEPCO executives. Bloomberg reports that the prosecutor for Fukushima City yesterday accepted the complaint, and will start a probe to determine whether professional negligence played a role in the country's worst-ever nuclear plant accident.
Japan launches criminal probe into Fukushima nuclear crisis
- COMMENTS
- fukushima
- Japan
Mount Fuji snowless in November for first time in recorded history
When you think of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, you probably think of it with its winter snowcap. It's not there in summer—and for the first time in 130 years of… READ THE REST
Japan study shows positive mental health effects from owning video games
That first year of the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on a lot of peoples' stability. It also led to an increase in video game play, as long as people were… READ THE REST
New Casio desk clock is a giant version of an old wristwatch
Inspired by the Casio A158W, one of its immortal and inexpensive wristwatch designs knocking around since the 1980s, the DQD-851J-8JF—spotted by The Verge's Andrew Liszewski on the company's Japanese website—is… READ THE REST
Are your knives ready for holiday meal prep? Get 'em ready with this knife sharpener
TL;DR: Bring your dull knives back to life with this professional-grade knife sharpener, now $49.99 (reg. $199) for only two more days. Be honest: when was the last time you sharpened your… READ THE REST
Meet the tiny cam with big skills
TL;DR: This versatile little camera can be used as a body cam, dash cam, and more—plus, it records day or night for just $49.99 (reg. $89.99). Ever wish you had an extra… READ THE REST
Stop overpaying for your international phone plan! Get this digital SIM instead.
TL;DR: Ditch the pricey international phone plans and get aloSIM, a digital SIM card that comes with $50 in credit to spend on affordable data for $24.97 (reg. $50). Are you traveling abroad… READ THE REST