On Jan. 17, 1995, more than 6,000 people were killed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 devastated the city of Kobe (koh-bay), Japan. Osaka and the ancient city of Kyoto were also severely ... ( read original story ...)
Camp Zama boosting earthquake preparedness with Jan 23 ‘Shake Out Drill’
CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Jan. 18, 2019) – The entire Camp Zama community is urged to participate in the Jan. 23 earthquake preparedness “Shake Out Drill,” according to U.S. Army Garrison Japan officials. It’ ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake: M5 quake has struck near Sawara in Japan
A moderate earthquake magnitude 5 (ml/mb) has occurred on Friday, 3 kilometers (2 miles) from Sawara in Japan. The epicenter of the earthquake was roughly 47 km (29 miles) below the earth’s surface. E... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.8 quake has struck near Shizunai in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.8 (ml/mb) strikes 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Shizunai in Japan on Thursday. Event id: us2000j4um. Ids that are associated to the earthquake: us2000j4um. The temblor w... ( read original story ...)
Kobe marks 24th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake, with pledge to keep stories and lessons alive
“I fear that the lessons we learned from the earthquake, and our memories of it ... particularly after a series of natural disasters struck Japan last year and with experts warning of a possible megaq... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage
TOKYO — A strong earthquake hit near southern Japan on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake s... ( read original story ...)
Canadian farmers chart gains in Japan as tariffs fall in Asia-Pacific markets
It was the 1990s when a pair of Japanese butchers climbed aboard an airplane and travelled some 8,000 kilometres to visit a family-owned pork plant in rural Alberta. The local owners of Sunterra Farms ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei at month high on U.S.-Sino trade optimism; Nidec trims loss
TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rose on Friday to its best level in a month tracking a rally on Wall Street as hopes of a resolution to the U.S.-China trade dispute boosted risk appetite, whi... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer inflation slows to seven-month low
Japan's annual core consumer inflation slowed to a seven-month low in December, a sign of the growing challenge faced by the Bank of Japan in achieving its 2 percent target. The data underscores the f... ( read original story ...)
Graffiti spotted in Tokyo could be Banksy artwork – maybe
A piece of graffiti found at a monorail station in Tokyo, Japan, could be the work of British artist Banksy, say local officials. The drawing bears resemblance to a famous Banksy painting "Umbrella ra... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bars Women From Taking Part in Emperor’s Throne Handover
Japan will exclude all female members of the imperial household from participating in one of the key rituals during the throne’s handover from Emperor Akihito to his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito, ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to Launch Seasonal Sapporo Flights in December
In time for the winter season, Finnair will be starting a new seasonal service from Helsinki to Sapporo, Japan. Operated by an Airbus A330-300, the route will be offered twice a week from December 15, ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises on U.S.-Sino trade optimism; Nidec dives
TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rose on Friday morning to its best level in a month tracking a rally on Wall Street as hopes of a resolution to the U.S.-China trade dispute boosted risk appet... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer inflation slows to 7-month low, adds to BOJ’s travails
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s annual core consumer inflation slowed to a seven-month low in December as soft household spending kept firms from raising prices, a further sign of the growing challenge face... ( read original story ...)
Whether she likes it or not, Naomi Osaka is a bona fide star
Osaka is now ranked No. 4 in the world and her game intimidates players like Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia, whom she beat 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday afternoon at Margaret Court Arena. When presented with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to cease in-country assembly of F-35 jets
The ATLA spokesperson referred Defense News to Japan’s Defense Ministry when asked why Japan will stop local assembly and checkout for its F-35s. The ministry has yet to respond to inquiries. However, ... ( read original story ...)