An earthquake swarm has hit close to Kagoshima Prefecture's Tokara Islands, with one location in the group's south registering more than 320 temblors between Sept. 8 and 12.The north of the island ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business failures surge in August
Japan faced a significant rise in business bankruptcies as economic challenges persisted in August reporting a year-on-year increas ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies drop stars of scandal-tainted Johnny’s entertainment company
TOKYO — Several major Japanese companies have decided to stop using stars who are represented by Johnny & Associates, an entertainment company at the center of a sexual assault scandal. Beverage maker ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s remedy for ‘overtourism’? Taking visitors off the beaten track
Tour operators are touting Japan’s less explored regions as surging visitor numbers put strain on popular sites. ( read original story ...)
JETRO to Showcase 10 Japanese Startups at Disrupt 2023 Japan Pavilion
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will be sponsoring the Japan Pavilion once again at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 (September 19-21) in San Fra ... ( read original story ...)
Ocean drilling discovers dynamic carbon cycling in the ultra-deep-water Japan Trench
The Japan Trench is located on the "Pacific Ring of Fire," a region of special interest in earthquake and deep-water research. ( read original story ...)
Gov. Walz, Lieutenant Gov. Flanagan to make economic trip to Japan
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are hoping to boost Minnesota's economic partnership with the country of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japanese businesses offer modern technologies to accelerate Ukraine’s recovery
Japanese businesses are ready to contribute to Ukraine's recovery and offer a range of modern technologies that will help accelerate recovery. Source: a meeting between Economy Minister Yuliia ... ( read original story ...)
Morocco earthquake: A look at the world’s deadliest temblors over the past 25 years
April 25, 2015: In Nepal, more than 8,800 people are killed by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. — March 11, 2011: A magnitude 9.0 quake off the northeast coast of Japan triggers a tsunami, killing more ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Business Ready To Join Reconstruction Of Ukraine – Ministry Of Economy
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Japanese business is ready to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine, offering a number of modern technologies that will help speed up recovery. with reference to the ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquakes frequently occurring near Japan’s Tokara island chain
Earthquakes have frequently been occurring near the Tokara island chain in southwestern Japan since Friday. The Meteorological Agency is calling on residents to stay on the alert for possible strong ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine live briefing: G-20 declaration avoids criticizing Russia; Kyiv and Tokyo discuss security pact
The declaration from Group of 20 leaders in New Delhi stopped short of criticizing Russia for the war, but called on members not to forcefully take territory. ( read original story ...)
More than 2,000 killed by earthquake near Marrakech, Morocco
Over 2,000 people have died after a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on Friday night. The epicenter was in a mountainous region near Marrakech. Follow here for live updates. ( read original story ...)
Japan foreign minister and business leaders meet Ukrainian leader and vow support for reconstruction
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit in Kyiv, promising Tokyo’s backing and agreeing to start negotiations on security coop ... ( read original story ...)
Lori Dengler | Earthquake prediction around the corner? Maybe
I will likely get a text alert before the next strong North Coast earthquake. The ShakeAlert system is based on detecting fault rupture in the first second or two AFTER it begins and relaying text ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business leaders tour China to spur investment as political ties turn frosty over Fukushima
Trade groups from Japan attempt to build rapport with Chinese peers despite growing antipathy over Tokyo's release of waste water into Pacific The two sides take pragmatic approach and avoid hot ... ( read original story ...)