Ceremonies attended by bereaved relatives were held here and other areas to mark exactly 14 years since the tragedies of the Gre･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan kindergarteners practice quake safety on anniversary of March 2011 disaster
MISHIMA, Shizuoka -- On March 11, 89 children at a kindergarten here practiced the "pill bug pose," crouching and covering their heads, during a citywide earthquake drill marking the 14th anniversary ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas and Clean Max partner for renewable energy projects in India
Up to 400 MW of assets will be built in three years. Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. is set to establish a joint venture (JV) with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to develop renewable energy projects ... ( read original story ...)
‘Super Salaryman Shimizu’ among 4 arrested over deceitful renovation work in Tokyo area
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)'s organized crime division announced March 11 the arrest of four men on suspicion of violating the C ... ( read original story ...)
Great East Japan Earthquake bereaved express grief, but also resilience on disaster anniv.
On March 11, people in places across Japan paused to offer silent prayers for the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, marking the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms set to offer large wage hikes for a third straight year
Many of Japan's biggest companies are expected to offer substantial wage hikes for a third consecutive year when they conclude talks with unions on Wednesday, seeking to help workers cope with ... ( read original story ...)
Britain sees ‘exceptional potential’ in defense ties with Japan
British business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said in a recent interview in Tokyo that there is "exceptional potential for the future" of defense collaboration with Japan as the two countries progress ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 14 years of Great East Japan Earthquake-Tsunami
Japan on Tuesday marks the 14th anniversary since a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the nation in 2011, triggering a nuclear accident that continues to affect the region. ( read original story ...)
CleanMax and Osaka Gas form JV to drive India’s green energy transition
Renewable energy business CleanMax has established a long-term collaborative venture with Japanese company Osaka Gas, which aims to support corporate clients in shifting to a low-carbon economy in ... ( read original story ...)
Fukushima disaster: 14 years into Japan’s battle to remove 880 tons of nuclear debris
Fourteen years after the devastating earthquake and tsunami led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the site has made tangible progress in lowering radiation levels. Yet, as the Associated ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks Steadier After Trump Rattled Investors
Weeks of selling culminated on Monday with the S&P 500’s worst day of the year. Some measure of calm returned to markets on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, fears mount of a massive 2011-style earthquake on disaster anniversary
Scientists warn seismic energy accumulating under the Chishima Trench off Hokkaido has the potential to trigger a magnitude-8.8 earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 14 years since 3/11 earthquake, with over 27,000 still displaced
At 2:46 p.m. on Tuesday, Japan observed a moment of silence to mark the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami that left more than 22,000 people dead or missing, with over ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop 3% in intraday trading amid Trump recession fears
TOKYO -- Japanese stocks led losses in Asia during intraday trading Tuesday, but closed only modestly lower, following Wall Street's market sell-off overnight amid worries about the possibility of a U ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks shed 3%, lead Asia losses, on Trump recession fears
TOKYO -- Japanese stocks led losses in Asia on Tuesday morning, following Wall Street's market sell-off overnight, with investors increasingly worried about the possibility of a U.S. recession. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade minister fails to win US assurance on tariff exemptions
Yoji Muto was in Washington for last ditch negotiations over the tariffs on a range of Japanese exports including cars, steel, and aluminum. ( read original story ...)