TOKYO, May 21 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 on Tuesday struck near the Ogasawara Islands in the Pacific Ocean, south of Tokyo, with no tsunami warnings issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. ( read original story ...)
Donald Keene’s Japan (Pt. 58): Becoming Japanese after 2011 Tohoku earthquake
On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan's northeastern Tohoku region. Donald Keene, who was in New York at the time, ... ( read original story ...)
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck California on Monday (May 20), according to the United States Geological Survey. The natural disaster was reported to be centered in Ocotillo Wells with a 11.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese company introduces ‘electrified’ spoon that promises to enhance salty tastes
Kirin Holdings is launching an electrified spoon designed to enhance salty tastes without increasing sodium intake, based on research that earned an Ig Nobel Prize. ( read original story ...)
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Reported
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck China on Monday (May 20), according to the United States Geological Survey. The natural disaster was reported to be centered in Kashgar with a 10 kilometer (about 6. ( read original story ...)
Top Japan companies agree to 5.58% average pay hike, business lobby says
Top Japanese companies agreed to wage increases of an average 5.58% at annual labour talks that wrapped up in March, the Keidanren business lobby's preliminary data showed on Monday, representing the ... ( read original story ...)
Mom’s Touch in talks to establish joint venture in Japan
Mom's Touch is in talks with Japanese housing and urban developer Daiwa House to establish a joint venture (JV) to expand its fast food market share in Japan, according to the Korean chicken burger ... ( read original story ...)
Gloucestershire ‘must take flooding as seriously as Japan does with earthquakes’ as extreme downpours increase
The increasing threat of flooding should be factored into how and where new homes are built, say Tewkesbury Borough Councillors ... ( read original story ...)
At least 8 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Japan, triggering tsunami warning
At least eight people have died after a powerful earthquake struck Japan's west coast on Monday afternoon, officials said. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck at about 4:10 p ... ( read original story ...)
Top Japan companies agreed to average 5.58% pay hike, business lobby says
TOKYO : Top Japanese companies agreed to pay increases of an average 5.58 per cent at annual labour talks that wrapped up in March, the Keidanren business lobby's preliminary data showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms finish tough fiscal year
In addition, the company will record $258 million in such losses this fiscal year, for reasons including the suspension of methyl methacrylate and acrylonitrile production in Hiroshima, Japan, and the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan SDF to conduct drill for quake in Pacific trenches
The Defense Ministry's Joint Staff is scheduled to conduct the Joint Exercise for Rescue (JXR) simulation drill involving the Self-Defense Forces Monday through Friday, preparing for a potentially ... ( read original story ...)
US to have official in Tokyo dedicated to monitoring China
The administration of President Joe Biden will deploy an official dedicated to monitoring Chinese governmental and business acti ... ( read original story ...)
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Reported
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Saturday (May 18), according to the United States Geological Survey. The natural disaster was reported to be centered in Tomioka with a 35.4 kilometer ... ( read original story ...)
US to send official to Tokyo dedicated to monitoring China
The dispatch of such a specialised China watcher to the embassy is part of the Biden administration’s efforts to reinforce intelligence gathering. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo startup to develop reusable rocket in tie-up with US partner
Tokyo-based startup Innovative Space Carrier Inc. will develop a reusable satellite launch rocket in partnership with a U.S rocket en ... ( read original story ...)