The 5.8 magnitude earthquake in the Sea of Japan on Thursday was extremely rare, experts said. It had initially been marked as 6.0 but was later downgraded. Geologists said it struck very deep early in the morning, 334.1 miles below the seabed, and is ... ( read original story ...)
Christchurch woman finds same sense of community while teaching in disaster-stricken Namie, Japan
we finally got electricity back in South New Brighton and shortly after there was the news about the Tohoku tsunami and earthquake." News of Tohoku resonated with Vivian-Neal, who has familial roots in Okinawa, an island to the far south of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.1 mag was detected near Naze in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.1 (ml/mb) was reported 85 kilometers (53 miles) from Naze in Japan on Thursday. Exact time and date of earthquake 28/06/17 / 2017-06-28 15:44:21 / June 28, 2017 @ 3:44 pm UTC/GMT. All ids that are associated to the event ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Magnitude 5.3 quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami warning
TOKYO, July 11 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 hit the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Tuesday, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The quake was centered just ... ( read original story ...)
Bunkering down: sales of nuclear shelters climb in Japan wary of North Korea tests
Japan is surrounded but instability, on the Korean peninsula, in the South China Sea Yoshihiko Kurotori At 75, he is unsure if he will live to see the Nankai earthquake and tsunami some experts predict will strike the region in the next 30 years. ( read original story ...)
Sushi lovers rejoice: Sushi Tokyo reopens 9 months after fire
TWIN FALLS — Sushi Tokyo opened its doors Monday after fire damage closed the business for more than nine months. Owner Tony Tse said the newly remodeled restaurant is open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc scrambles for job-hoppers
Japan's labour shortage has pushed job-hopping to its highest ... Miyachi changed jobs 18 months ago and her annual salary has now increased by 1 million yen ($A11,644), helping her finance a home loan. "You need to carve out a career for yourself to ... ( read original story ...)
Trade deal makes Japan a land of rising opportunities
Tom Cusack The concept of Wa, best described by the English word harmony, lies at the heart of the Japanese approach to business. Although it is important to search for a solution, this must not be achieved by disturbing the peace. This July, the European ... ( read original story ...)
Thai junta gives king full control of crown property
BANGKOK – Thailand has amended a royal property law to formally give King Maha Vajiralongkorn full control of the agency which manages the multibillion-dollar holdings of the monarchy. The newly amended Crown Property Act replaces three laws dating back ... ( read original story ...)
As Brexit approaches, Japanese financial firms cementing footholds in Europe
Japanese financial institutions including Sumitomo Mitsui Banking ... are also speeding up work to create subsidiaries in the German city. Bank of Mitsubishi-Tokyo UFJ and Mizuho Bank operate subsidiaries in Amsterdam. Therefore, they expect only a limited ... ( read original story ...)
Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama returns to the Queen City for the Toronto Indy
TORONTO, July 17, 2017 /CNW/ - The bumpy and erratic streets around Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto were lined with fans as the drivers of the Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama took to the circuit Saturday and Sunday for the two 45 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says this is a time to raise pressure on North Korea
Japan's government spokesman says this is a moment to raise pressure on North Korea — not a time for dialogue. Norio Maruyama said North Korea has reached "a new level" with its latest launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile "and this is a time ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsui Fudosan enters Philippine property market
MANILA -- Japanese property giant Mitsui Fudosan and Rockwell Land, a local mid-size real estate developer, are partnering on a condominium project in the Philippines. Mitsui Fudosan, which is entering the Philippine real estate sector for the first time ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Seeks Return to Glory Days With Piece of Saudi Aramco IPO
Altogether, the IPO could be as big as 10 trillion yen ($89 billion), Kiyota ... although executives did question why the number of foreign companies trading on the Japanese exchange has continued to decrease over the years. Only five foreign companies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Plans to Equip Multirole Fighters With Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missiles
TOKYO (Sputnik) — On June 24, a total of four vessels of the Chinese Coast Guard entered Japan's territorial waters near the Senkaku Islands, and stayed there for two hours regardless of the Japanese maritime security service’s calls to leave the area. ( read original story ...)
China warns Japan to ‘get used to’ its bomber flights near Okinawa
CHINA this weekend sent a flight of six nuclear-capable bombers over disputed islands near Okinawa, warning Japan such stand-offs will become ... the sea,” a spokesman told the state-run CGTN news service. EXPLORE MORE: The coming war with China ... ( read original story ...)