Hosono

"Our goal is very clear: Preventing further spreading of radiation into the atmosphere and into the ocean," Mr. Hosono said.

Tokyo Says Risk of Radiation Leak, Explosion Receding Yuka Hayashi 2011

Installing cooling functions outside of the plant is a component of Japan's effort to stabilize the situation, said Mr. Hosono, a lawmaker with the ruling Democratic Party of Japan.

Tokyo Says Risk of Radiation Leak, Explosion Receding Yuka Hayashi 2011

Goshi Hosono, special adviser to the prime minister on the nuclear issue, said this was a reference to debt holders and shareholders, among others, suggesting investors may be asked to accept losses.

Japanese Utility Agrees to Conditions for Aid Mitsuru Obe 2011

Japanese officials and lawmakers are starting to look into potential causes and the handling of the accident that spread radiation to wide areas and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate from their homes, said Mr. Hosono.

Tokyo Says Risk of Radiation Leak, Explosion Receding Yuka Hayashi 2011

Mr. Hosono said Japan should maintain the two main options it has: Pursue a nonnuclear route, which would depend on promoting natural energy sources, or continue to use nuclear power to supply part of its energy demand.

Tokyo Says Risk of Radiation Leak, Explosion Receding Yuka Hayashi 2011

Reuters Goshi Hosono, adviser to the prime minister, at a news conference Wednesday.

Japanese Utility Agrees to Conditions for Aid Mitsuru Obe 2011

Environment Minister Goshi Hosono had made a similar forecast Monday at the annual general meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Fukushima 'Cold Shutdown' Could Come This Year Mitsuru Obe 2011

Public funds will be disbursed to Tepco once the plan is endorsed by Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano and minister in charge of the Fukushima crisis, Goshi Hosono.

Tepco Prepares New Cost-Cutting Plan Mitsuru Obe 2011

"If the government gives assistance, it should become involved in the management in proportion to its stake in the company," he said at the news conference with Mr. Hosono.

Japanese Utility Agrees to Conditions for Aid Mitsuru Obe 2011

Mr. Hosono said the latest disaster hasn't caused the government to change its long-term energy policy, which relies on the construction of 14 new nuclear-power plants before 2030.

Tokyo Says Risk of Radiation Leak, Explosion Receding Yuka Hayashi 2011