Japan share market closed slight higher on Thursday, 23 August 2018, as yen depreciation to upper 110 zone against greenback, optimistic media reports on U. S.-Mexico trade talks and the U. S.-Turkey ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China finance ministers to meet in Beijing as relations improve
TOKYO (Reuters) - Finance ministers and officials from Japan and China are to meet in Beijing on Aug. 31, a Japanese official said, a sign of improving ties amid Sino-U.S. trade tensions. Japanese Fin... ( read original story ...)
2 typhoons weaken after pounding South Korea and Japan
Japan's weather agency downgraded a separate storm from typhoon strength on Friday after it crossed a swath of the western part of the country overnight. South Korea's weather agency said typhoon Soul... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.4 mag was detected near Iwo Jima in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) has occurred on Sunday, 85 km N of Iwo Jima, Japan (53 miles). Date and time of earthquake in UTC/GMT: 04/08/18 / 2018-08-04 21:16:00 / August 4, 2018 @ 9:16 p... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas Innovation Group Builds Presence on U.S. East Coast, Joins Greentown Labs as Terawatt Sponsor
That’s why Tokyo Gas, Japan’s largest provider of natural gas that’s been in business for more than 130 years and now serves more than 11 million customers, has partnered with Greentown Labs, the larg... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake, 5 mag strikes near Shizunai in Japan
A moderate earthquake with magnitude 5 (ml/mb) was reported 104 kilometers (65 miles) from Shizunai in Japan on Thursday. Exact location of earthquake, longitude 142.6237 East, latitude 41.4168 North, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ring of Fire’ hit with 70 earthquakes in just 48 hours
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 num... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake, 5 mag strikes near Volcano Islands, Japan region
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 ...)