November 10, 2023. The epicentre of the earthquake has been reported to be 1,488 KM Northeast of Tokyo, Japan. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.4, Occurred on 10-11-2023, 15:39:56 IST, Lat: 45.61 & Long: 151. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed on caution over business outlook, bargain hunting
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Friday, as disappointing earnings results from some major Japanese companies weighed on the market before investors bought stocks oversold in the morning to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake hit near its outlying islands
TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued a tsunami advisory Thursday after a strong earthquake struck near its outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean, but lifted it about two hours later. No damage was reported. ( read original story ...)
Temporary earthquake monitoring station set up in Bajhang following Jajarkot earthquake
A temporary earthquake monitoring station has been set up in Chainpur, the headquarters of Bajhang district, with the frequent occurrence of earthquakes in Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces in recent times. ( read original story ...)
United Airlines pushes for new service from IAH to Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport
United Airlines has applied to become the first U.S.-based airline to fly nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Tokyo's close-in airport. ( read original story ...)
Japan needs to prepare for ‘life with interest rates’: lobby head
Takeshi Niinami, chairman of business lobby Keizai Doyukai, said the Bank of Japan 'must normalize' monetary policy to help weed out incompetent firms. ( read original story ...)
Japan has new island after underwater volcanic eruption
Japan has a new island after an undersea volcano erupted on Oct. 21 more than 740 miles south of Tokyo, but experts say the new land mass might not last. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka on business journey, endorsement deals
Four-time Grand Slam Tennis Champion Naomi Osaka has co-founded her own production company, Hana Kuma, and female athletic-centric talent agency, EVOLVE, with business partner Stuart Duguid. Osaka and ... ( read original story ...)
New island emerges near Japan after underwater volcanic explosions
a Japanese researcher said on Wednesday. The small, rocky island appeared about a half-mile off the Iwoto Island coast, formerly known as Iwo Jima, Fukashi Maeno, associate professor at the University ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese automaker Honda reports its 3Q profit jumped on strong demand at home and in the US
Honda has reported that its profit jumped 34% in the July-September quarter from a year earlier as a cheap yen helped boost the Japanese automaker's overseas strong earnings thanks to healthy demand, ... ( read original story ...)
World’s newest island forms in Japanese archipelago
The world’s newest island has risen from the sea off the coast of the Japanese island of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean. ( read original story ...)
G7 Nations Announce Unified Stance On Israel-Hamas War After Intensive Meetings In Tokyo
In a statement, the nations sought to balance criticism of Hamas' attacks against Israel and a push for 'urgent action' to help civilians in the besieged Palestinian enclave in need of food, water, ... ( read original story ...)
A new island in Japan has emerged following a volcanic eruption
Japan has got a brand new island in its vicinity, thanks to to a recent volcano eruption off its south coast. Researchers said an eruption in late October had formed the new isle off the coast of Iwo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood improves, but global stress dims outlook: Poll
The monthly poll highlighted a challenging outlook amid a patchy economic recovery Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
East Japan hospital crowdfunds to update aged, tape-repaired ambulance
A hospital in this east Japan city has launched a crowdfunding campaign to replace an ambulance that is two decades old and whose interior･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo seeks “friendliest city” title for local, foreign startups
The facility–funded by the local government and private sector partners – features three whole floors of co-working space and even a function hall for events. It is expected that hundreds of local and ... ( read original story ...)