Earthquake of Magnitude 6.1 Jolts Japan’s Okinawa

Tokyo: The weather agency reported that an earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted Japan’s Okinawa prefecture, however no tsunami warning was issued. According to the Japan Meteorological ... ( read original story ...)

Business pack in China with Abe

Around 500 Japanese business leaders will accompany Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Beijing this week.A three-day visit starting on Thursday will be a new step in returning relations to what an official ... ( read original story ...)

Stephens beats Osaka in 3 sets at WTA Finals

SINGAPORE (AP) -- In a match between the last two U.S. Open champions, Sloane Stephens came out on top. The 2017 champion beat Naomi Osaka 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 Monday at the WTA Finals, the season-ending tou... ( read original story ...)

Japan and EU to establish LNG framework

TOKYO -- Japan and the EU are set to collaborate on developing a framework to promote the stable procurement of liquefied natural gas, in a bit to establish a more flexible market. LNG purchases ... ( read original story ...)

Five reasons to live in Osaka, Japan

Historically the primary seaport and mercantile capital of Japan, Osaka stagnated during the Meiji Restoration, which heralded the meteoric rise of Tokyo and the return of imperial rule. Osaka has bee... ( read original story ...)