A preliminary magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck northern Japan early today, the US Geological Survey has reported, but there are no immediate reports of fatalities or damage. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami warning in Japan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan
Tsunami warning in Japan and the Philippines after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders in vulnerable areas. Maite joined the AS USA in 2021, bringing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stock market is back — for real this time — and AI is only part of the story
Foreign investors are piling into Japan as Warren Buffett and the AI boom fuel the market's comeback after decades of stagnation. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas Chemicals Agrees to Acquire Jacobi Carbons
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd. (“Osaka Gas Chemicals”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd (TOKYO:9532)(“Osaka Gas”), today announced it has entered into an ... ( read original story ...)
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits southwestern Japan
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rattled the southwestern island region of Amami in Kagoshima Prefecture on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued, the weather agency said, ... ( read original story ...)
Many foreign entrepreneurs desperate as Japan tightens ‘business manager’ visa rules
TOKYO -- The Japanese Diet is debating tighter visa rules for foreign residents, while an amendment to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Korea-Japan business leaders back CPTPP bid
Koo Ja-yeol, chairman of the Korea-Japan Economic Association and LS Group’s board chairman, said at a press conference following the Korea-Japan Economic Conference in Tokyo on the 20th, “As the ... ( read original story ...)
Massive earthquake of 6.2 magnitude strikes Kagoshima prefecture in Japan
Japan Earthquake Today: Massive 6.2 quake strikes Kagoshima prefectur ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Kagoshima islands
The quake's epicenter was off Okinawa's main island, striking at a depth of 50 kilometers at 11:46 a.m. There was no threat of a tsunami. ( read original story ...)
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Amami Islands in south-western Japan
The quake was off the coast of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture at about 50km underground. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake hits southern Japan, no tsunami
A strong earthquake has hit Southern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 5.9 quake struck near Okinawa Main Island, and had an intensity of upper 5 on the Japanese scale of 0 to ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful 5.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Japan’s Kagoshima: What we know
The Japan Meteorological Agency, which monitors seismic activity across the archipelago, issued no tsunami advisory following the event. ( read original story ...)
Japan rocked by 5.9-magnitude earthquake, no tsunami warning issued
The quake caused strong shaking in southwestern Japan, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Authorities reported no tsunami warning, damage or injuries so far. ( read original story ...)
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Kagoshima prefecture – No tsunami threat yet
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on May 20. “The quake registered an intensity of 5+ on the Japanese seismic scale of zero to 7,” reported the Japanese public broadcaster NHK. While the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business visa for Indians: Short-term or long haul, everything you need to know
For Indian nationals, a Japan business visa falls into two categories: a Short-Term Business Visa for those attending meetings, conferences, or trade events, and a Business Manager Visa for those seek ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beats GDP forecasts, recovery gains steam — until West Asia energy shock hits
Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong consumption and exports, but the escalating West Asia energy crisis and soaring oil prices are clouding the out ... ( read original story ...)