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National | Q&A Apr 18, 2016

Questions and answers: The Kumamoto earthquakes

by Tomoko Otake, Mizuho Aoki and Reiji Yoshida

The series of huge earthquakes and aftershocks that have been rattling wide parts of Kumamoto and Oita prefectures since Thursday have raised fears that other regions in the nation might be struck by similar jolts in the near future. Here are some questions and answers ...

Reference | Q&A Mar 31, 2016

Japan's electricity shake-up gives power to the people

by Kazuaki Nagata

Japan's electricity market receives a fundamental shake-up on Friday, with the introduction of greater competition for households and small businesses. Until now, regional utilities have monopolized supply. There will be some unfamiliar names among the new entrants, bringing with them a wide range of choices ...