We were in Osaka yesterday doing tourist stuff and didn't notice any ... in the hillside and river basins of enlarged urban areas extending to the countryside. While we were watching the news live cov... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM visits flood disaster zone as death toll rises to 176
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited flood-stricken parts of Japan on Wednesday as the death toll from the worst weather disaster in 36 years reached 176, and health concerns rose amid scorching heat and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan floods: Death toll rises to 176 as Abe visits affected areas
TOKYO (CNN) - Landslides and flooding caused by torrential rain in Japan have killed another 21 people in what has become one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit the country since the earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tokyo, Paris agree to join hands on Games preparations
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 organizing committees said on Wednesday they had agreed to cooperate on preparations for their respective Summer Games, as Japan gets set to host the Ol... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Paris agree to join hands on Games preparations
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 organising committees said on Wednesday they had agreed to cooperate on preparations for their respective Summer Games, as Japan gets set to host the Ol... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM visits flood disaster zone, promises help as new warnings issued
KUMANO, Japan (Reuters) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited flood-stricken parts of Japan on Wednesday as the death toll from the worst weather disaster in 36 years reached 176 and health concerns ros... ( read original story ...)
Japan watchdog: Apple may have breached antitrust rules with iPhone
Apple representatives in Japan were not immediately available for comment. The U.S. company accounts for one in every two smartphones sold in Japan, according to MM Research Institute Ltd, making Japa... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s New-Wave Fashion Goths
TOKYO — Harajuku’s winding streets are a counterculture litmus test. The Japanese, regarded for their aesthetic sensitivity, have in the past offered tiered ruffles or neon jesters as a fashionable re... ( read original story ...)
Japan flooding death toll rises to 176
TOKYO (CNN) - Landslides and flooding caused by torrential rain in Japan have killed another 21 people in what has become one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit the country since the earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Three dead, factories and trains halted as powerful earthquake rattles Osaka
Three people were confirmed dead and almost 100 injured after a strong earthquake hit Osaka on Monday morning, rattling one of Japan’s industrial heartlands and halting trains and factories across the ... ( read original story ...)
Cats Appear to Predict Osaka Earthquake
While scientists have not found any evidence to support the theory animals are able to sense oncoming earthquakes this video posted by the Cat Café Catchy in Japan seems to prove contrary. Security fo... ( read original story ...)
Top 8 Business Trusts to invest in Singapore 2018
It has recently been busy pursuing new acquisitions, latest being 3 new hotel purchases in Osaka, Japan for S$126million ... NetLink NBN Trust is another trust worth investing. Its high profile IPO in ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake near Osaka in Japan kills 3, injures hundreds
More than 1,000 schools were closed in Osaka and nearby prefectures, Kyodo News reported. Wall cracks and other minor damage was found at several schools. ( read original story ...)
Delta to restart Seattle/Tacoma – Osaka service
Delta Air Lines is planning to resume service on the Seattle/Tacoma – Osaka route, last operated in November 2013. The route will be restored on April 1, 2019 and will operate daily with Boeing 767-30... ( read original story ...)
Trade Presents an Oppportunity For Japanese Business
Ed Rogers, CEO/Chief Investment Officer, Rogers Investment Advisors, discusses the latest economic data from Japan, seeing it as very robust. He goes on to the opportunities he sees trade tensions pre... ( read original story ...)
Canopy to acquire Tokyo Smoke parent company in $250 million retail play
Canopy Growth Corp. is acquiring Hiku Brands Ltd. for around $250 million in an all-stock deal that expands the cannabis grower’s retail footprint and gives it marijuana lifestyle brand Tokyo Smoke. S... ( read original story ...)