Japan's Nikkei share average scaled its loftiest peak in more than two decades on Thursday, hoisted by records on Wall Street and underpinned by media forecasts that the ruling party bloc was headed for a win in elections later this month. The Nikkei ended ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei notches 21-yr high as Fast Retailing adds momentum, Kobe Steel dives
TOKYO, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average edged up and hit a fresh a 21-year high on Friday helped by index heavyweight Fast Retailing, while selling of Kobe Steel continued as worries from its data fabrication scandal extended overseas. ( read original story ...)
Corporate Scandals Say More About Japan Than the Nikkei
Japan Inc. is reeling from a string of corporate scandals. Meantime, the Nikkei is at a two-decade high. What are investors missing? The latest misdeed involves Kobe Steel which, despite its name, is one of Japan’s biggest aluminum producers. The company ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei spikes above 21,000 for first time since 1996
Stocks showed little movement Friday as markets opened in the Asia Pacific region, but more new highs could be in store with Japan topping 21,000 for the first time since 1996. The Nikkei NIK, +0.23% rose 0.3% early, touching 21,032, even as the yen ... ( read original story ...)
Saitama, Kanagawa teachers accused in separate sexual assault cases
Keita Takahashi, a 55-year-old teacher, allegedly molested a 21-year-old woman on a road in Yokohama’s Hodogaya Ward last year (TBS News) SAITAMA (TR) – Law enforcement divisions in Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures have arrested two teachers in separat ... ( read original story ...)
Happy birthday Yokohama!
Yokohama became Chelsea’s official shirt partner in February 2015, and we celebrated our first title together when we lifted the Premier League trophy in May. In July, we announced the next step in our relationship – that Yokohama’s Alliance Tyres ... ( read original story ...)
This Gritty Japanese City Is Asia’s New Tourist Hotspot
"This inbound tourism has brought a growth chance to sectors such as the retail and restaurant business, which were shrinking due to population decline," said Kimihiro Etoh, a Bank of Japan executive and manager of the Osaka branch. Osaka was traditionally ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic sponsors far more excited for Tokyo than Pyeongchang
Tokyo tells a different story ... Japan's biggest toilet manufacturer was seven years old when the Olympics first came to Japan. TOTO Ltd. made news in 1964 for its prefabricated toilet-and-bath units that helped speed the construction of a luxury hotel ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea: Earthquake near nuclear site sparks fears of fresh hydrogen bomb test
The test launch of a Hwasong-12 intermediate range missile from Pyongyang in August - which also flew over Japan Korea News Service/AP A 2.9 magnitude earthquake has been recorded close to a nuclear testing site in North Korea, a US-based monitor has said ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ring of Fire’ fears reignited as Japan’s Shinmoedake becomes the latest in the Pacific chain to start erupting
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand late September, followed by temblors off the coasts of Japan (6.1), Vanuatu (6.4), and Indonesia (5.7), experts admitted the Pacific is experiencing 'unusual' seismic activity. ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4 mag, 30 km NNW of Miyako, Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4 (ml/mb) was reported 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Miyako in Japan on Sunday. Exact location, longitude 141.8424° East, latitude 39.8958° North, depth = 17.19 km. All ids that are associated to the event: us2000awkj. ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake: M5 quake has struck near Iwaki in Japan
A moderate earthquake with magnitude 5 (ml/mb) was reported 108 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan (67 miles) on Thursday. The temblor was reported at 15:12:39 / 3:12 pm (local time epicenter). Exact time and date of earthquake 12/10/17 / 2017-10-12 06:12:39 / October ... ( read original story ...)
Has Kim Jong-Un tested another nuclear bomb? Magnitude 2.9 earthquake is detected near North Korean test site
The earthquake was described as being 'shallow', with a depth ... to cut ties as Pyongyang has tested a nuclear weapon and launched ballistic missiles over Japan. ( read original story ...)
UBC researchers unveil earthquake-proof concrete
... Soleimani-Dashtaki said the material was tested using earthquake simulations as high as the 9.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Tohoku, Japan in 2011. An untreated concrete wall crumbled after just a few seconds of shaking, while the wall sprayed ... ( read original story ...)
Small Earthquake Detected in North Korea In Same Location as Prior Nuke Tests
“The event has earthquake-like characteristics ... Pyongyang tested a miniaturized hydrogen bomb earlier this year and fired rockets over Japan as it pursues the development of an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
World Bosai Forum/International Disaster and Risk Conference 2017 to Be Held in Sendai, Japan, on November 25-28
With the participation of diverse experts and citizens, lessons learned from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake will be conveyed. The most recent findings and developments of science and technology for disaster risk reduction will be presented ... ( read original story ...)