Watch: Japan Disneyland tourists crouch after early earthquake announcement

Japan, one of the world's most seismically active countries, is known for its Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system that alerts people if a quake of magnitude 5 or higher is expected. The EEW system aims to mitigate earthquake damage by allowing people to take shelter and leave dangerous areas in case strong tremors jolt a ...

Starbucks: All But 10 Japan Stores Now Open

Starbucks CEO says around 100 of its 900 Japanese locations closed because of the Japan earthquake and tsunami, 10 of which were permanently destroyed. Starbucks CEO says around 100 of its 900 ... ( read original story ...)

Washington and Tokyo vow closer chip cooperation

The United States and Japan will deepen cooperation in the research and development of advanced chips and other technologies, they said on Friday, the latest sign of the two allies strengthening ties ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Earthquake Update

Latest reports from the US Geological Survey have upgraded the quake that hit northeast Japan today to 8.9. If this is confirmed, it would make it the fifth biggest earthquake since 1900. ( read original story ...)

Japan Looks to a New Approach for Capitalism

There have already been calls for a shift away from business practices that put the interests of shareholders above those of all others, and toward what is known in Japan as “sampo yoshi” or “three ... ( read original story ...)