A light earthquake magnitude 4.1 (ml/mb) has occurred on Sunday, 100 km S of Nemuro, Japan (62 miles). Unique identifier: us2000a56u. Ids that are associated to the event: us2000a56u. The 4.1-magnitude earthquake was detected at 03:30:40 / 3:30 am (local ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prepares for North Korean Missile Strikes With Disaster Drills
They have, however, held the standard earthquake and fire ones. The first ballistic missile disaster drills began in Akita Prefecture this past January. Akita Prefecture borders the Sea of Japan, so there is a possibility that it could be hit by a North ... ( read original story ...)
What was that coming out of the water in 2011 Japanese tsunami?
On March 11, 2011, a 9.1-magnitude, 6-minute earthquake struck just off the northeastern Pacific coast of Japan, which triggered a catastrophic tsunami that decimated towns and villages and took 15,894 lives. All three reactors of the Fukushima Daiichi ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea threat to Japan reaches ‘new stage’: defence review report
TOKYO -- The threat to Japan from North Korea has reached a "new stage" now that the country is capable of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile and its nuclear weapons program has advanced, a defence ministry report said Tuesday. North Korea was ... ( read original story ...)
Bede Durbidge on board for Tokyo Olympic surfing role
AUSTRALIA’S top female and male surfers will be supported in their bid for historic gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics by one of their own - once he stops surfing himself. Former Pipeline Master champion and pro surfer Bede Durbidge has been named as the ... ( read original story ...)
A year on, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has more plans to reform the capital
A year since becoming Tokyo governor, Yuriko Koike is riding high. Over the past year, she has won over voters by successfully portraying herself as an iconoclast battling the “black box” opacity that she says has long pervaded the decision-making ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul Warns Tokyo’s Claims to Disputed Dokdo Islets May Harm Bilateral Relations
South Korea warned Japan on Tuesday that the bilateral relations between the countries may deteriorate if Tokyo does not relinquish its claim to the Dokdo islets, which are disputed by the countries. MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The South Korean Foreign Ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall back amid lack of trading incentives
On Monday, the key market gauge rose 103.56 points. The Topix, which covers all Tokyo Stock Exchange first-section issues, finished 3.95 points, or 0.24 percent, lower at 1,635.32 after climbing 7.82 points Monday. Buying and selling were largely mixed as ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower as investors opt for gains amid yen’s rise
TOKYO, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower Tuesday as investors opted to lock in gains, while the yen's appreciation against the U.S. dollar sent exporter issues lower and weighed on the broader market. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota Vios Sports Edition and Tokyo Motors Show 2017 trips up for grabs
SHAH ALAM: Toyota customers who purchase their vehicles from any Toyota showrooms nationwide stand a chance of winning brand new Toyota Vios Sports Edition or a trip to Japan to attend the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. There are two units of the Vios Sports ... ( read original story ...)
Autumn Art Exhibition Scheduled at Park Hotel Tokyo to Offer Guests Hospitality with Japanese Aesthetics of Season
To offer a memorable experience in various parts of your stay, Park Hotel Tokyo will continue to maximize the role of Japanese aesthetics and hospitality. View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/autumn-art-exhibition-scheduled-at-park ... ( read original story ...)
7 Deliciously Melty Ice Cream Fashion Items to Enjoy All Year Round
Pick up a guilt-free treat for yourself and enjoy it to your heart’s content - these ice creams are so cool they'll never melt. This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article. ( read original story ...)
Nihon Eiga at The National Museum of Modern Art (MOMAT), Tokyo
The National Museum of Modern Art (MOMAT) presents Nihon Eiga's "The History of Japanese Film” at their Tokyo venue. From the collections of the National Film Center, Nihon Eiga's "The History of Japanese Film” presents an insight into Japanese cinema ... ( read original story ...)
This property condemned: Tulsa twister knocks out 10 businesses
OKLAHOMA CITY – Ten businesses in a shopping district of Tulsa were so badly damaged by a tornado that they have been condemned, including TGI Fridays and Whataburger restaurants where several people were injured, city officials said Monday. Notices were ... ( read original story ...)
Japan June Current Account Surplus Y934.6 Billion
Japan posted a current account surplus of 934.6 billion yen in June, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday. That beat forecasts for a surplus of 860.5 billion yen following the 1,653.9 billion yen surplus in May. The trade balance showed a surplus of 518 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s current account surplus expands to 10-year high in 1st half of year
Japan logged a current account surplus in the month of June alone marking the 36th successive month of black ink, the finance ministry said in its preliminary report. According to the ministry, the current account surplus in the recording month stood at ... ( read original story ...)