Light earthquake 4.1 mag, 100 km S of Nemuro, Japan

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)