17:47 (08:47)⇢Fukushima Soil Meets Medicare Math
⌨The newspapers report on decontaminated soil management issues in Fukushima, with discussions about local storage implications (Huffington Post Japan). Healthcare cost analysis reveals 40% of working-age patients are long-term users of the high-cost medical care system, influencing recent policy adjustments (Nikkei Shimbun). Heavy snowfall warnings continue for Japan Sea regions (Yahoo News Japan), while Emperor Naruhito's peace message (Kyodo News) maintains prominence.