Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Japan time. The ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Eastern Japan; Strong Shaking Felt Across Tokyo
A moderate 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan's Kanto region on Tuesday evening, violently rattling the capital city of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. ( read original story ...)
Strong Earthquake Hits Japan’s Irabaki Prefecture With Magnitude of 5.8 To 6.0
The earthquake reportedly hit at 19:46:33 Japan time. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI ‘patches’ against cyberattacks
Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo startup to pitch neural-linked rehab abroad with fresh funds
Lifescapes has raised 600 million yen ($3.7 million) in a round of funding that will go toward developing the Tokyo-based medical technology startup's neurorehabilitation technology and promoting it ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business community should speak out to the Takaichi government: Global Times editorial
On Thursday, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (JCCIC) released the White Paper on the Chinese Economy and Japanese Enterprises 2026 in Beijing. The white paper acknowledges that China provides "significant market opportunities" for foreign companies while also recognizing various concerning trends in China-Japan relations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business
By Mariko Katsumura and Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO, June 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Asics on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business to speed up decision-making at a brand that has been a key profit driver thanks to a tourism boom and a surge in demand for its retro-inspired sports shoes. ( read ...
Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg News reports
June 9 (Reuters) - Starbucks is considering options for its Japanese business, including a stake sale that might be valued at 400 billion yen ($2.5 billion) to 500 billion yen, Bloomberg News reported ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: All tsunami warnings lifted after 7.4 quake triggers mass evacuation
Japan has downgraded its tsunami warnings advisory level, indicating the threat has largely passed following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Fukushima. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US extend sympathies as 7.8-quake death toll rises
LONG-TIME international partners of Davao City and Mindanao, Japan and the United States, have expressed their support and sympathies to communities devastated by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani Province on June 8, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business; shares rise
By Mariko Katsumura and Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO, June 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Asics on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business, a key driver behind four straight years of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pursuing biggest fiscal shake-up since World War II, Finance Minister Katayama says
Japan is undertaking its biggest budget reform since World War II, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said, as the government balances fiscal discipline with the need to tackle inflation, economic unce ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 GDP revised lower to 1.8%; weak business spending clouds outlook
Japan’s economy grew at a slower-than-estimated annualised rate of 1.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 as business investment contracted, while rising energy costs linked to the West Asia confli ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues tsunami advisory after major PH quake
TOKYO — Japanese authorities issued a tsunami advisory on Monday along swathes of its Pacific coast after a major earthquake off the Philippines. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that tsunamis of ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warning in Japan & Indonesia
An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday, triggering a tsunami alert in the nearby region. ( read original story ...)
Studies warn of megaquakes hitting northern, southern Japan
Once-in-centuries megaquakes that release enormous amounts of energy and can spawn devastating tsunami are becoming increasingly likely in Japan, according to scientific papers. ( read original story ...)