Japanese firm launching ‘meteor shower on demand’ service

A Japanese tech start-up is preparing to offer out-of-this-world space fireworks for deep-pocketed customers, with a “meteor shower on demand” service slated to launch in 2019. Astro Live Experience says its Sky Canvas project will position multiple ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Prime Office Rents to Dip in 2018 From New Supply Added

and indirect property investment via funds is set to increase in the coming year. According to CBRE, demand for office space in Tokyo remains stable across a wide range of sectors in 2017. One Grade A building was completed during the second quarter ... ( read original story ...)

BREAKING NEWS: 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off of Japan

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck off Japan on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake, which hit 103 km (64 miles) northeast of the island of Honshu, at a depth of 64 ... ( read original story ...)

6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Japan

Japan was hit by a high-intensity magnitude earthquake, measuring 6.4 in the richter scale on Wednesday. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake, which hit 103 km (64 miles) northeast of the island of Honshu, at a depth of ... ( read original story ...)

Shallow M6.2 earthquake hits near the coast of Hokkaido, Japan

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.2 hit near the coast of Hokkaido, Japan at 10:51 UTC on January 24, 2018 (19:51 local time). The agency is reporting a depth of 30 km (18.6 miles). USGS is reporting ... ( read original story ...)

Strong earthquake, 6.2 mag strikes near Mutsu in Japan

A earthquake magnitude 6.2 (ml/mb) has occurred on Wednesday, 92 kilometers (57 miles) from Mutsu in Japan. The epicenter of the earthquake was roughly 39.75 km (25 miles) below the earth’s surface. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not ... ( read original story ...)

Japan exports up 12 per cent in 2017

Japan reports its exports rose 12 per cent in 2017 from a year earlier in a strong tailwind for the economy, while imports jumped 14 per cent. The recovery in trade is driving stronger growth in Japan, though the trade surplus dropped 25 per cent to 3 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan trade surplus tumbles in 2017

Japan's trade surplus dropped 25.1 percent last year as higher ... down 25.1 percent year-on-year, the finance ministry said. But it still marked a second straight year of surplus, and a move away from years spent in the red after the 2011 Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)

Japan exports up 12 percent in 2017 in tailwind for growth

TOKYO (AP) — Japan reports its exports rose 12 percent in 2017 from a year earlier in a strong tailwind for the economy, while imports jumped 14 percent. The recovery in trade is driving stronger growth in Japan, though the trade surplus dropped 25 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan PM Abe says to attend Pyeongchang Olympics

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday he would attend the Pyeongchang Olympics in South Korea next month, after reports he would not attend due to a dispute over "comfort women" forced to work in Japan's wartime military ... ( read original story ...)