Following are prices for Tokyo rubber futures at the end of the Tokyo market's evening session on Feb 2017. Contract Day Volume Evening Volume 17-Mar 302.1 22 300.1 1 17-Apr 289.3 149 291.3 23 17-May 283.9 172 287.6 62 17-Jun 275.5 706 279.5 136 17-Jul 269 ... ( read original story ...)
'Quake Mystic' Who Predicted Japan Earthquake Issues 'Major Earthquake Warning,' Planetary Alignments To Blame?
The word prediction brings in a feeling of fear and excitement at the same time. Frank Hoogerbeets a self-proclaimed earthquake predictor or "quake mystic" as he is popularly known, has forecasted that the world will be experiencing massive earthquake from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan starts weekend early to improve work-life balance
TOKYO – It was not business as usual for some workers in Japan on Friday. As the clock reached 3 p.m., about 100 office workers raised champagne glasses in a cafe in the middle of Tokyo’s central business district to toast “Premium Friday,” a new ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo futures set to slip for eighth session after Shanghai drop
TOKYO, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Benchmark TOCOM rubber futures were set to slip for an eighth consecutive session on Friday, hitting a 7-week low following an overnight drop in Shanghai futures. The Tokyo contract was on track for a weekly loss of about 11 ... ( read original story ...)
Warehouse TERRADA Launches “teburaTRAVEL by minikura”
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warehouse TERRADA (Shinagawa, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshihisa Nakano) is pleased to announce that a new service “teburaTRAVEL by minikura” is launched. This service enables to go on a business trip or go sightseeing with your hands-free. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo futures prices after evening session February 23
Following are prices for Tokyo rubber futures at the end of the Tokyo market's evening session on Feb 2017. Contract Day Volume Evening Volume 17-Feb 302.6 46 302.3 8 17-Mar 289.7 131 291.8 23 17-Apr 283.3 251 285.6 42 17-May 275.2 1086 277.7 323 17-Jun ... ( read original story ...)
16 locations in Japan newly listed as major active quake faults
... faults to a list of major active fault zones in which a magnitude-7 or larger earthquake could occur. As a result, the total number of major active fault zones in Japan has increased to 113 from the previous 97. This is the first time since 2005 that ... ( read original story ...)
Oarfish Will Rise From Depth Before Earthquake, Japanese Folklore Says
An unexpected number of oarfish appears in the coastal areas of Japan two years before a disastrous earthquake struck the place last March 2011. On March 06, 2010, Japan Times reported that deep-sea creatures appear in the beaches as ‘Omen’ of a great ... ( read original story ...)
RUBBER-Tokyo futures prices after evening session February 22
Following are prices for Tokyo rubber futures at the end of the Tokyo market's evening session on Feb 2017. Contract Day Volume Evening Volume 17-Feb 331.0 - 331.0 - 17-Mar 315.6 20 315.6 14 17-Apr 308.3 138 308.3 5 17-May 303.4 120 303.4 15 17-Jun 295.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lists fault zones for potential earthquakes
(c) 2017, The Japan News/Yomiuri. TOKYO - Japan’s Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion newly added 16 faults to a list of major active fault zones in which a magnitude-7 or larger earthquake could occur. As a result, the total number of major ... ( read original story ...)
'Ninja business': Japan turns to samurai-era acrobatic spies to woo tourists
Japan is turning to those hooded samurai-era acrobatic spies known as ninja to woo tourism. The Japan Ninja Council, a government-backed organisation of scholars, tourism groups and businesses, said Wednesday that it's starting a Ninja Academy to train ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-Magnitude Quake Reported Near Honshu, Japan
... States Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center has reported a 5.5-magnitude earthquake near the east coast of Honshu, Japan. The report came in at 2:04 p.m. today, Hawai‘i time. Location with respect to nearby cities: 54 miles ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic Takes Part in the “One Year to Go” to Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 Event
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) took part in the "One Year to Go" event as well as the test events for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 (Korea), which began on February 9, 2018. This Smart News Release features ... ( read original story ...)
RUBBER-Tokyo futures prices after evening session February 21
Following are prices for Tokyo rubber futures at the end of the Tokyo market's evening session on Feb 2017. Contract Day Volume Evening Volume 17-Feb 331.0 5 - - 17-Mar 319.4 46 314.5 8 17-Apr 311.4 99 307.3 32 17-May 305.6 266 301.2 94 17-Jun 298.3 1034 ... ( read original story ...)
Sands' Adelson Sees Japan as Ultimate Business Opportunity
Japan is the ultimate business opportunity for Las Vegas Sands Corp., said its billionaire chairman as he envisions an integrated resort that would attract convention tourism and boast a record number of slot machines. “Singapore was a warm-up to this ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese ambassador visits Manchester to discuss trade links
The visit from Koji Tsuruoka aims to celebrate the region’s relationship with Japan, whilst showcasing Greater Manchester as an investment and business destination for Japanese investors, especially in the areas of science, innovation, infrastructure and ... ( read original story ...)