A moderate earthquake with magnitude 5 (ml/mb) was detected on Thursday, Volcano Islands, Japan region (0 miles). Global date and time of event UTC/GMT: 23/08/18 / 2018-08-23 11:13:11 / August 23, 201... ( read original story ...)
70 Ring of Fire earthquakes hit in just 48 hours – sparking fears ‘the Big One’ is about to hit California
The earthquakes rattled Indonesia, Bolivia, Japan and Fiji but didn't reach the western coast of the US, which sits on the horseshoe-shaped Ring of Fire fault line. The Ring of Fire has caused a numbe... ( read original story ...)
Oregon earthquake – Massive 6.3 magnitude tremor rocks US West Coast sparking fears ‘the Big One’ WILL hit America
They rattled Indonesia, Bolivia, Japan and Fiji but didn't reach the western coast of the US, which sits on the horseshoe-shaped Ring of Fire fault line. The Big One - or Cascadia - is an earthquake w... ( read original story ...)
Ring of Fire earthquake activity sparks fears of ‘Big One’ in California… but domino effect unlikely, say experts
“In some circumstances, you can definitely make that connection. The Japan 2011 earthquake, which caused a tsunami, happened in three stages. “But on a global list of earthquakes, they are unlikely to ... ( read original story ...)
‘Big One’ talk swirls as 69 massive earthquakes hit the Pacific’s Ring of Fire in 48 hours
Of the 69 earthquakes, 53 hit the area on Sunday, followed by the 16 subsequent tremors, impacting Indonesia, Bolivia, Japan and the aforementioned Fiji. "The Big One" is often described as an earthqu... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Earthquake-Resistant Dome Houses Are Made of Styrofoam
When they hear the word “Styrofoam”, most people think about disposable food containers or packaging material, but for one Japanese modular home manufacturer, it is the building material of the future ... ( read original story ...)
Make in Odisha 2.0: Japan partner country, SBI the banking partner
Japan has come on board for a partnership in the second edition of Make in Odisha conclave to be held from November 11-15. The announcement came after a dialogue between the Odisha government and Japa... ( read original story ...)
AP Interview: Japan official says Trump misunderstands trade
TOKYO — President Donald Trump's tariff policies reflect a serious misunderstanding of the importance of free trade and Japanese companies' contributions to the U.S. economy, Japan's trade minister sa... ( read original story ...)
ONE Championship heads to Tokyo for the first time in 2019
Tokyo, Japan: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), just held a Press Conference announcing the promotion’s first live event in Tokyo, Japan, scheduled fo... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shelf innovation cuts time wasted dealing with toilet lost property
Forgetting a mobile phone in a public toilet could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new invention. Japanese firm NEXCO East has installed a new type of gadget shelf, which operates in conjunct... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Breakthrough Game
Tsuyoshi Yoshitani, a sports reporter with Kyodo News, says: “Naomi is like no Japanese player ever before. I think she will be the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam.” Yet Osaka’s rise is acco... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan brace for winds and rain from 2 typhoons
... to Japan's Kyodo News service. On Wednesday morning, three university students went missing along the coast of the central Japanese city of Shizuoka, Kyodo said. South Korean officials said the se... ( read original story ...)
Uncertainties around Vinalines’ IPO
“SM Group is one of several foreign investors, including some from South Korea and Japan, showing great interest in the IPO. We are preparing to work with other potential investors in the coming days, ... ( read original story ...)
Business class airfare to Tokyo – Tokyo Forum
Business class airfare to Tokyo is ridiculously overpriced: BOS-NRT on JAL was over $7,600, nonstop. I found a Boston to Beijing (thru NRT), Beijing to NRT, NRT to BOS fare, all JAL, all Business clas... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top financial regulator scolds weak regional banks
Japan’s top financial regulator Toshihide Endo at a press conference in Tokyo. Endo said regional banks “should not blame the Bank of Japan” for their woes, urging them to explore ways to survive ultr... ( read original story ...)
Dollar tops ¥110.40 on higher Tokyo stocks
The dollar erased early losses to top ¥110.40 in Tokyo trading Wednesday ... pleaded guilty to the violation of the election campaign finance law. But the greenback attracted short-covering purchases ... ( read original story ...)