While earthquakes are common in Japan, with around 1,500 every year, experts have been predicting that Japan is due for a mega earthquake. Authorities say there’s a 70 per cent chance greater Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
3 years after Magna earthquake, here’s how Utah’s preparing for an even bigger one
USU was awarded $2.5 million to launch the Utah Earthquake Engineering Center in hopes of better preparing the state to respond to a major earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks the 12 anniversary of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster
Today is the 12th anniversary of the devastating 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster in Japan. With widespread wet weather expected for most of the state, Utahns are gearing up for ... ( read original story ...)
SKorea, Japan business leaders vow to boost cooperation
“The governments of the two countries will do everything to help you interact freely and create innovative business opportunities,” Yoon said. The meeting followed talks between Yoon and Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese and South Korean businesses seek to leave behind difficult history
(Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Russia from March 20-22 for a state visit after he was invited by President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin... LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Scores of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea business leaders look for reset after wartime labour strain
TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters) - Top business leaders from Japan and South Korea met in Tokyo on Friday, pledging greater economic cooperation as they seek to pivot away from years of strain and acrimony ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea move forward on trade issue before summit
Japan and South Korea agreed to resume regular visits between their leaders and take steps to resolve a trade dispute during a highly anticipated summit Thursday, in what Japan's prime minister called ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit
Japan and South Korea agreed to resume regular visits between their leaders and take steps to resolve a trade dispute during a highly anticipated summit Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Turkish undertaker’s family move to cemetery as he buries earthquake dead
BEIJING (Reuters) -China's foreign ministry on Thursday countered Japan's territorial claims over disputed waters in the East China Sea, calling the move a... BEIJING (Reuters) - Japan has played up ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul: Japan agreed to lift export controls on South Korea
Japan and South Korea agreed on steps to resolve a trade dispute hours before a highly anticipated summit began Thursday, a sign that the two countries are making concrete progress on their bid to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, S.Korea business groups to cooperate on green transformation, exchanges
Major business groups in Japan and South Korea say they will each establish a foundation to cooperate in resolving common issues, such as decarbonization and energy security. The heads of the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Rings of fire spun through the night air in ritual at southwest Japan shrine
A fire-spinning ritual to pray for bountiful harvests took place at a Shinto shrine in the southwest Japan city of Aso on March 15.Aso Shrine's "Hifuri-shinji," or fire-spinning festival, is one of ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands in New Zealand, USGS says
A tsunami warning was issued after the quake, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System said. There is a possibility of a destructive local tsunami near the epicenter, but the earthquake poses no tsunami risk ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports up for 2 straight years but global headwinds point to soft outlook
Japan posted two straight years of export gains, led by solid U.S.-bound shipments of cars, although expectations of a strong recovery in demand are quickly fading amid global monetary tightening and ... ( read original story ...)
After South Korea’s Icebreaker, Its President Is Welcomed to Tokyo
“South Koreans need to let their government get on with the business of governance,” said Katharine H.S. Moon, professor emerita of political science at Wellesley College. During Mr. Yoon’s visit, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese gossip YouTuber expelled from upper house of Japan’s parliament for failing to show up
A video apology he sent in instead was not accepted, according to Japanese wire news agency Kyodo News. During the session, Mr. Higashitani was in Turkey distributing earthquake relief. On Tuesday, ... ( read original story ...)