Tepco To Postpone Removal Of Radioactive Debris

TEPCO to postpone removal of radioactive debris

NHK has learned that the operator of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant plans to postpone removing radioactive debris from inside a reactor because preparatory tests have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Tokyo Electric Power Company had planned to conduct robotic arm experiments in Britain in August, but the plan was suspended due to the pandemic. Transporting the robotic arm to Japan would be difficult.

Usj To Postpone Opening Of Area Featuring Mario

USJ to postpone opening of area featuring Mario

Universal Studios Japan plans to postpone the opening of its new area in Osaka featuring the popular Nintendo game character Mario due to the coronavirus epidemic.

Construction of the new theme area, including attractions and restaurants, is almost complete at the USJ site in Osaka's Konohana Ward. The operator of the park initially planned to open it in late July.

Sixtones Postpone Release Of 2nd Single 'navigator'

SixTONES postpone release of 2nd single 'NAVIGATOR'

SixTONES have postponed the release of their second single "NAVIGATOR" (originally June 3 release). 

According to Sony Music, the postponement was decided due to the fact that they aren't able to make the preparations for the CD release as well as the postponement of the song's tie-up anime 'Fugou Keiji Balance:UNLIMITED.' 

Kame To Yamap Postpone Release Of 'si'

Kame to YamaP postpone release of 'SI'

Kame to YamaP, a unit comprised of Kamenashi Kazuya (KAT-TUN) and Yamashita Tomohisa, have postponed the release of their new album "SI" due to the Emergency Declaration issued in Japan. 

The postponement was decided "to consider the temporary closure of stores that sell CDs, DVD, and Blu-rays as well as the safety of fans who are asked to refrain from nonessential outings." The new release date will be announced later. 

Govt. To Postpone Crown Prince's Ceremonies

Govt. to postpone Crown Prince's ceremonies

The Japanese government plans to postpone two ceremonies to proclaim Crown Prince Akishino as the heir to the throne.

The ceremonies for the proclamation of the Crown Prince were scheduled to be held on April 19 at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Japan's Soccer League To Postpone Matches

Japan's soccer league to postpone matches

Japan's professional soccer league, J.League, is postponing all official matches for the next three weeks in response to the spread of the new coronavirus.

J.League Chairman Mitsuru Murai announced at a news conference on Tuesday that all 94 matches scheduled until March 15 will be postponed. The matches include those for the top J1, J2 and J3 divisions.

Ldp To Postpone Party Convention

LDP to postpone party convention

Officials of Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party say the party will postpone its convention due to the new coronavirus outbreak.

They say the party will officially announce its postponement on Friday, based on discussions on the matter so far following the spread of infections.