Northern Japan was shaken by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in April 2026, but images purportedly showing extensive damage caused by the tremor in fact show the aftermath of quakes that rocked ... ( read original story ...)
5.7-magnitude earthquake jolts western Japan; no tsunami warning issued
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on May 2, with the Japan Meteorological Agency confirming no tsunami warning was issued. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan downgrades tsunami warnings after powerful offshore quake
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on April 20, prompting tsunami warnings, mass evacuations, and transport disruptions. Initial waves up to 80 cm were recorded, with ... ( read original story ...)
Old tsunami video falsely linked to April 2026 earthquake in Japan
Japanese authorities issued tsunami alerts after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the country's north on April 20, 2026, but footage circulating online showing a neighbourhood engulfed by massive ( read original story ...)
Immigrants in Japan struggle to keep businesses open after new visa rules
Rules for obtaining or keeping a business manager visa in Japan were changed in October 2025, with a three-year grace period to meet the requirements for those who already have them. Some of these ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Betting on the World’s Fastest Business Jet
One of the leading jet providers in Japan is gearing up to launch the country's first large business jet shared ownership program, and for that it's betting on two iconic aircraft from the same ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tells real estate and crypto sectors to tighten AML checks on property deals
Japan's financial, law enforcement and real estate regulators have issued a joint guidance warning that crypto assets pose money laundering risks in property deals. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo 2025 panel eyes split of 32-37 bil. yen surplus between state and local bodies
TOKYO -- A panel reviewing the 2025 Osaka Expo has compiled a draft report calling for any operating surplus, estimated at 32 billion yen to 37 billio･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan a week after 7.7 megaquake
According to the US Geological Survey, the quake hit about 18 kilometres west of Sarabetsu, a small town on Hokkaido -- Japan's northernmost main island -- at a depth of 81 kilometres. ( read original story ...)
Japan to tighten rules for shareholder proposals amid pushback against activism
TOKYO — Japan is moving to tighten the criteria for submitting shareholder proposals, signaling a growing backlash from companies frustrated by intensifying pressure from activist investors calling ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan days after tremors sparked tsunami and megaquake fears
A MASSIVE 6.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken Japan just one week after a huge tremor sparked a tsunami and megaquake warning. The quake rocked Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, ( read original story ...)
Old videos falsely linked to 7.7-magnitude tremor that rattled northern Japan
After a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on April 20, a wave of videos purportedly showing the impact of the tremor was falsely shared on social media. The clips in ( read original story ...)
Earthquake shakes northern Japan a week after ‘mega-quake’ warning
Earthquake shakes northern Japan a week after ‘mega-quake’ warning - The quake occurred on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island ... ( read original story ...)
Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these ... ( read original story ...)
6.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Japan week after huge tremor sparked tsunami and megaquake warning
Japan has been struck by a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake. ( read original story ...)
6.2 earthquake jolts Japan’s Hokkaido
A strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan's Hokkaido island Monday, but the country's weather agency did not issue a tsunami warning, Kyodo News Agency reported. ( read original story ...)