Japan Wakes to a Text Message: Missile Approaching

TOKYO — In earthquake-prone Japan, the public has grown accustomed to seeing regular alerts on television and their cellphones advising them to seek cover or move inland in advance of a tsunami. But on Tuesday, residents received a rare warning ... ( read original story ...)

N. Korean missile over Japan makes Tokyo residents more wary

That worry became real for the 37-year-old restaurant worker on Tuesday, with the news that a missile had soared over the Japanese island of Hokkaido. "I was worried when I heard they had missile power," Shigihara said, standing just outside Tokyo's busy ... ( read original story ...)

Google error disrupts corporate Japan’s web traffic

Web traffic intended for Japanese internet service providers was being sent to Google instead. Online banking, railway payment systems as well as gaming sites were among those affected. A spokesman said a "network configuration error" only lasted for eight ... ( read original story ...)

NKorea missile flying over Japan makes Tokyoites more wary

That worry became real for the 37-year-old restaurant worker on Tuesday, with the news that a missile had soared over the Japanese island of Hokkaido. "I was worried when I heard they had missile power," Shigihara said, standing just outside Tokyo's busy ... ( read original story ...)

North Korea fires missile over Japan in aggressive test

This missile landed nowhere near Guam, which is about 2,500 kilometres (1,550 miles) south of Tokyo, but the length of Tuesday's launch may have been designed for the North to show it could follow through on its threat. Seoul says the missile was launched ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Stocks Fall as N. Korea Fires Missile Over Japan

Pedestrians watch the news on a huge screen displaying a map of Japan (R) and the Korean Peninsula, following a North Korean missile test that passed over Japan. (Photo: AFP). Metrotvnews.com, Tokyo: Tokyo stocks fell in early Tuesday trading after North ... ( read original story ...)

OSAKA AMAZING PASS: 7 Awesome Osaka Destinations in 2 Days!

Located in the heart of the Umeda Business District, the Sky Building is easily accessible via subway or railway. The view from the roof-deck is breathtaking and is one of the best places to really appreciate Osaka City. It's also good to note that with ... ( read original story ...)

Best Western Expands Japan Portfolio with New Hotel in Osaka

Best Western Osaka Tsukamoto features 105 rooms, a restaurant serving local and international cuisine, a 24-hour business center and laundry services. The hotel is Best Western’s second property in the city, following the Best Western Hotel Fino Osaka ... ( read original story ...)

North Korea fires missile over Japan, Pentagon confirms

The missile was fired from the area of Sunan in Pyongyang shortly before 6 a.m. and flew east, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, according to Yonhap News Agency. "It passed through the sky over Japan," the JCS said. Japan's Chief Cabinet ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei falls to 4-month low after North Korea fires missile

TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell to a near four-month low on Tuesday morning as sentiment was soured after North Korea fired a missile over northern Japan earlier in the day. In early trade, the Nikkei opened down 0.7 percent and ... ( read original story ...)