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 ...)
As Japan marks 13 years since 2011 earthquake & tsunami, experts warn of another megaquake
A study found that tectonic plates beneath the Chishima Trench are not slipping past each other but appear to be locked together. Researchers say that when the plates eventually break free, they could ... ( read original story ...)
History Today: When a powerful earthquake and tsunami triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster
On March 11, 2011, a major earthquake and a subsequent tsunami caused the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. In 2004, Europe witnessed one of its deadliest terrorist attacks: A commuter train bombin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 14th anniversary of quake-tsunami, nuclear disasters
Japan on Tuesday marked 14 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami rocked the country's northeast and triggered a nuclear c ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tightening job market pushes more firms under, survey shows
Japan may see corporate bankruptcy cases hit an 11-year high in the fiscal year to March as some firms go under due to a lack of workers, a think tank survey showed, a sign of the strain intensifying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan logs its first current account deficit in two years in January
The nation logged a deficit of ¥257.6 billion in the current account compared with a surplus of ¥334.3 billion a year before. ( read original story ...)
14 years on, prefectural governments work to pass on lessons to new hires
Many prefectural officials who were involved in frontline operations in the immediate aftermath of the massive earthquake and tsunami are retiring. ( read original story ...)
Northeast Japan wildfires blamed for deaths of over 2 mil. abalone at cultivation farm
Massive forest fires in this northeastern Japan city are thought to have led to the deaths of all of more than 2 million abalone kep･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Experts: Unreleased stress energy off Hokkaido is enough to trigger mega-quake
A research team in Japan has warned that unreleased stress energy at an undersea trench off northern Japan has become large enough to possibly trigger a magnitude 9-level mega-quake. ( read original story ...)
Northeastern Japan battles raging fires, 14 years after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami
Drought in the mountainous areas of central and northeastern Japan is contributing to the spread of forest fires on a scale not seen for over 30 years. The city of Ofunato, already devastated by the ... ( read original story ...)
People spread concerning rumors on social media following massive earthquake: ‘We need to pause and think for a moment’
It is also important to verify information." People spread concerning rumors on social media following massive earthquake: 'We need to pause and think for a moment' first appeared on The Cool Down. ( read original story ...)
I flew on 2 long-haul flights: one in business and another in economy. The 2 cabins couldn’t be more different — take a look.
From reclining seats to three-course meals, I spotted dozens of differences between economy and business class on long-haul flights. ( read original story ...)
Skating star Yuzuru Hanyu commemorates Great East Japan Earthquake in ice show
An ice show event hosted by professional figure skater and back-to-back Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu began in this northeast Jap･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami-struck Japanese hotel stands as a testament to resilience after tragedy
Perched along the scenic coastline of Japan’s Iwate prefecture, the Taro Kanko Hotel once stood as a symbol of hospitality, offering guests views of the Pacific Ocean and the nearby Sannoiwa Rocks. ( read original story ...)
Lesotho Prepares for Osaka Expo 2025
LESOTHO is gearing up to participate in the upcoming Osaka Expo 2025 in Kansai, Japan, where it intends to create new opportunities for Lesotho products in the international marketplace.Held under the ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven’s Japanese owner appoints American CEO to fend off $47 billion takeover bid
Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, appointed its first foreign CEO and handed him the task of overhauling its business to fend off a $47 billion ... ( read original story ...)