Pre-Olympic camps, test events cancelled in Japan amid virus fears

Takehiko Kambayashi|Published

Many Japanese have been looking forward to seeing top athletes in their home towns during pre-Olympic camps.

Ice wall turned on at Fukushima

Takehiko Kambayashi|Published

The Fukushima nuclear plant still contains radioactive water as an icy barrier was activated around its reactors.

Round-the-world solar plane damaged

Takehiko Kambayashi|Published

The Solar Impulse 2 will need repairs to its right wing before it can resume its attempt to fly around the world.

Climate change: World not prepared

Takehiko Kambayashi|Published

UN-backed panel says climate change impacts already taking place globally, however, world is unprepared for risks.

Strong typhoon approaches Japan

Takehiko Kambayashi|Published

A large and powerful typhoon was heading towards Japan, threatening to bring strong winds and torrential rain.