A tsunami advisory was issued late Thursday morning by the Meteorological Agency following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake in the western Pacific Ocean, with the agency forecasting waves of up to 1 meter in height for islands in the Izu chain. Waves of up to 0. ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan releases Fukushima water into the sea, what about everything else?
More treated water is being released into the Pacific, but the entire decommissioning process will be far more complex. ( read original story ...)
1st LD Writethru: 5.4-magnitude quake hits Izu Islands, Japan — USGS
BEIJING, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted Izu Islands, Japan at 2318 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US business leaders urge gov’ts to ensure stable chip supply
Japanese and U.S. business leaders on Wednesday urged their governments to deepen collaboration to ensure a stable supply of semicond ... ( read original story ...)
Russia says Japan did not inform it fully about radioactive Fukushima water
"Japan has not done this," Zakharova said. "Japan has failed to properly respond to these issues and to guarantee the absence of a threat, including a long-term one." A massive earthquake and tsunami ... ( read original story ...)
The Legend of Japan’s ‘Earthquake Fish’
Oarfish typically live in deep water, at depths up to 3,300 feet. According to Japanese legend, the sight of them in shallow waters is an omen of earthquakes. The belief dates back to the 17th century ... ( read original story ...)
Toranomon area continues to rise as Tokyo’s business hub
With a new high-rise building set to debut on Friday, the Toranomon Hills complex located in the heart of Tokyo will see the completion of its redevelopment project operated by Mori Building after its ... ( read original story ...)
America can solve its housing crisis by following Tokyo’s example
The world's biggest city keeps right on growing — without sacrificing its quality of life. Why can't America do the same? ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude quake hits Izu Islands, Japan — USGS
BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted Izu Islands, Japan, at 0219 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 15.9 km, was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Monopoly Authorities Approve Toho Cinemas’ Remedy for Anti-Competitive Film Booking System
At the time of the complaint, the Asahi Shimbun business newspaper mentioned ‘intimidation’ by Toho. But it did not explain in detail what it meant. Toho is Japan’s biggest industry player. It is ... ( read original story ...)
1st LD Writethru: 5.5-magnitude quake hits Izu Islands, Japan — USGS
BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Izu Islands, Japan, at 0013 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation pushes Osaka World Expo costs to $1.5bn
The expected construction cost of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka has risen $300m to more than $1.5bn, reports Japanese news site NHK. ( read original story ...)
6.0-magnitude quake hits southeast of Honshu, Japan — GFZ
HONG KONG, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted southeast of Honshu, Japan at 11:38:05 GMT on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, ... ( read original story ...)
Massive Earthquake Hits Delhi; Tremors Felt Across Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram
New Delhi: A massive earthquake struck the National Capital Region (Delhi NCR) on Tuesday at 14:50 PM and tremors were felt across different part of the national capital. “An earthquake with a ... ( read original story ...)
Saddleback Church sends prayers to Japan earthquake victims
That’s when the massive magnitude-9.0 earthquake shook East Japan, where Takazawa grew up, two years ago on March 11. The alarm has reminded him to pray for the hundreds of thousands of victims ... ( read original story ...)
‘No benefit’: Small business owners hesitant to bring in Japan’s new invoice system
New regulations rolled out Oct. 1 now require businesses in Japan to provide invoices with tax details for every sale. The Mainichi Shimbun a･･･ ... ( read original story ...)