TOKYO – A spiralling global energy crisis sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a severe earthquake that knocked power plants offline, and an unseasonable cold snap led Tokyo to declare an unprecedented warning on power supplies last week.
In response, landmarks such as Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree went dark, while news broadcasters like NHK dimmed their studio lights to conserve energy, as did Haneda Airport.
Already a subscriber? Log in
ST One Digital Package – Monthly
$9.90 $0.99/month
No contract
$0.99/month for the first 3 months, $9.90/month thereafter. T&Cs apply.
Unlock these benefits
-
All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com
-
Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device
-
2-week e-paper archive so you never miss out on any topic that matters to you