Japan cracks down on ‘host bar’ culture after accusations of predatory behaviour - Critics describe host clubs as preying on lonely women to trap them in debt and coerce them into sex work ... ( read original story ...)
Millions remain under tsunami advisories following powerful earthquake
A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake early Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts tsunami advisory after Russia quake
Japan's weather office on Thursday lifted a tsunami advisory imposed a day earlier after Russia's Far East was rocked by one of the strongest earthquakes on record.The beaching of four sperm whales on a beach in Japan was initially blamed on the earthquake but officials said the animals had washed up a day earlier. ( read ...
What are the strongest earthquakes ever? See where July 29 quake ranks
The magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, is now among the top 10 strongest ever recorded globally. ( read original story ...)
GTN takes a chance on newcomers to Japan
Hiroyuki Goto ventured into what appeared to be a high-risk business nearly two decades ago when, at the age of 28, he started providing rent guarantees for foreign nationals living in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA Q1 profit slightly down on weaker overseas business
JERA, Japan's biggest power utility, on Thursday posted a 1% decrease in net profit for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 to 92.5 billion yen ($621.4 million) amid weaker overseas power ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic announces a new chief at one of its companies as its profits barely hold up
Japanese electronics and technology giant Panasonic has chosen a new chief at one of its companies after eking out a 1.2% rise in its first quarter profit. ( read original story ...)
BOJ to be cautiously upbeat, keep rates steady as trade gloom lifts
The Bank of Japan is set to keep interest rates steady on Thursday and offer a cautiously optimistic view on the economic outlook, after Tokyo's trade deal with Washington cleared some uncertainty ... ( read original story ...)
8.8 earthquake off Russia prompts tsunami warnings for Hawaii, Japan and parts of Pacific Coast
A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast, stretching from the California-Mexico border up to the Alaska-British Columbia border. ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Millions remain under tsunami advisories following powerful earthquake
Tsunami waves hit Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast on Wednesday after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's coast. Follow live updates for the latest on advisories, warnings, damage and wave locations. ( read original story ...)
After New York, London, BRIDGE moves to Osaka in preparation for BRIDGE Summit 2025
The BRIDGE roadshow has officially arrived in Osaka, marking the third pivotal stop in a global journey that is shaping the future of media, technology, and cross-cultural collaboration. Launched by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic announces a new chief at its group company as its profits barely hold up
Japanese electronics and technology company Panasonic has chosen a new chief at a group company after eking out a 1.2% rise in its first quarter profit. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Bank Joins K2 Pictures’ Indie Film Fund (Exclusive)
MUFG Bank’s multimillion-dollar investment in Tokyo’s K2 Pictures — unveiled at Cannes with support from auteurs like Hirokazu Kore-eda and Takashi Miike — signals blue-chip support for a new, ... ( read original story ...)
After New York and London, BRIDGE moves to Osaka in preparation for BRIDGE Summit 2025
This roadshow series across major cities of the world in the leadup to BRIDGE Summit 2025 will directly inform the Summit’s programming and partnerships in Abu Dhabi, and the work of the BRIDGE ... ( read original story ...)
8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Sends Tsunami Into Coasts of Russia, Japan and Hawaii
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast ( read original story ...)
Russia earthquake is among the strongest ever recorded: Here’s the top 10
The earthquake appeared to be the strongest since the 9.0 magnitude earthquake off Japan in March 2011 that caused a massive tsunami and nuclear disaster. ( read original story ...)