Falls City has become a hotbed for seismic activity. Most earthquakes have been small, but several have been large enough to notice. ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco sees more growth in cigarette revenues in 2024
Japan Tobacco on Tuesday forecast a 3.9 per cent rise in 2024 core revenue for its cigarette business, as higher prices and growth in income from smoking alternatives offsets further volume declines ... ( read original story ...)
LeBron James’ Influence on Naomi Osaka’s Million-Dollar Investment in Pickleball Explained by Tennis Icon
Naomi Osaka has been somewhat of a trailblazer amongst female athletes when it comes to investing. She is ranked among the highest-paid athletes with an estimated net worth of around $50 M in 2024. ( read original story ...)
Get Ready! TEAMZ WEB3 / AI SUMMIT 2024 in Japan is on the Horizon!
About TEAMZ WEB3 / AI SUMMIT 2024 The TEAMZ WEB3 / AI SUMMIT represents an evolution from the TEAMZ WEB3 SUMMIT 2023, previously recognized as one the most significant and influential events in ... ( read original story ...)
Residents in Japan’s quake-hit areas trying to return to normal life
People in the Noto Peninsula are trying to return to normal life after a powerful earthquake devastated the region on New Year's Day. ( read original story ...)
Japan space agency postpones launch of second test-flight of its flagship rocket due to bad weather
Japan’s space agency has postponed the second test flight of its new flagship rocket H3 series planned for this week because of bad weather forecast at the launch site ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inpex books 19% drop in 2023 profit on lower energy prices
Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer Inpex Corp on Tuesday reported a 19.4% drop in 2023 net profit due to lower prices of oil and natural gas and a hefty impairment loss on its Prelude liquefied ... ( read original story ...)
6.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Volcano Islands, Japan Region – USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Volcano Islands, Japan region at 11:19:36 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. ... ( read original story ...)
News Navigator: Why do Japan’s nuclear plants need electricity to operate?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the need to supply electricity to nuclear power plants after the Jan. 1 Noto･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates to increase capacity on flights to Osaka
Emirates has confirmed plans to increase capacity on Osaka flights by operating the route with its ever-popular Airbus A380 from June 1. The A380 to be deployed to Osaka will be retrofitted with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan GDP Set to Confirm Slip to World’s Fourth-Largest Economy
Hideo Kumano, executive economist at Dai-Ichi Life Research Institute, said the main factor behind Japan’s GDP decline is currency movements. “Cheap Japan is making the Japanese economy smaller,” he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan property insurance to remain profitable despite earthquake
The property insurance market in Japan is likely to survive despite losses following the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula on 1 January 2024. This is according to GlobalData, ... ( read original story ...)
Indian vegetarian food available at Suzuki Motor’s employee cafeteria in Japan
A company involved in the restaurant business and box lunch sales here has begun serving Indian vegetarian dishes at the employ ... ( read original story ...)
LeBron James motivates Naomi Osaka’s investments in women’s sports as the WTA legend ventures into unfamiliar territory to create a lasting impact for her daughter Shai.
The former top-ranked player discussed her decision to promote women’s sports. Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, is widely recognized as one of the most marketable athletes globally. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA orders insurers to expedite sale of cross-held shares
This directive follows the discovery of rigged insurance premiums for corporate clients, which may have distorted competition. ( read original story ...)
Town employees exhausted, nurses look to quit 1.5 months since deadly Japan quake
Nearly a month and a half since the New Year's Day Noto Peninsula earthquake struck central Japan, some relief workers say they can't continue if cond･･･ ... ( read original story ...)