Thousands of people took refuge in shelters in southwestern Japan on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Nanmadol churned towards the region, prompting authorities to urge over four million residents to ... ( read original story ...)
7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan’s southeastern coast, Japan issues tsunami alert
The quake hit at 2:44 pm (0644 GMT) about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of the city of Taitung at a depth of 10 kilometres, the USGS said ... ( read original story ...)
Trains derail and buildings collapse in aftermath of devastating Taiwan earthquake
Taiwan has been hit by a violent 6.9 magnitude earthquake and it is the second powerful tremor in as many days. A tsunami warning was issued by the US and Japan following the quake that saw a building ... ( read original story ...)
7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan, tsunami warning issued in Japan
The quake hit at 2:44 pm (0644 GMT) about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of the city of Taitung at a depth of 10 kilometres, the USGS said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan struck by 2nd strong earthquake in as many days
A strong earthquake shook Taiwan on Sunday as a series aftershocks hit the self-governing island off China’s east coast. The 6.8 quake struck at a relatively shallow depth of 7 kilometers (4 miles) ... ( read original story ...)
Strong Quake Strikes Eastern Taiwan, Japan Issues Tsunami Alert
A strong earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, bringing at least one building down in a small town and prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan
A strong earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, bringing at least one building down in a small town and prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Japan Issues Tsunami Alert After 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Rise in Japanese machinery orders in July surprises experts
Japan core machinery orders extended gains bringing hope that business growth spending may offset short-term issues caused by a global economic slowdown and a weaker yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s evolving funeral business, companies offering funeral services and items showcased their products, watch!
Japan: Bidding funeral to a deceased loved one is the most crucial ritual one has to perform in their lifetime. The after-death rituals have evolved over time due to alterations in social structures ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake shakes Taiwan
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake rocked southeastern Taiwan Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed. The quake hit at 9:41 a.m. EDT and local media had not reported any deaths as of mid-morning ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ice maker boosts sales with ornamental blocks
TOKYO >> Tokyo ice maker Onoda-Shoten has increased production of ornamental ice blocks in an effort to boost summer sales amid the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tsunamis, blizzards, earthquakes: A look at how weather takes center stage in ‘9-1-1’ on FOX
Weather and natural disaster fans, the wait is almost over. Catastrophe hits Los Angeles again as season six of the FOX series "9-1-1" premieres Monday, September 19 at 8/7c. ( read original story ...)
Japan floats issuance of gov’t bonds for more defense spending
The Japanese government is considering issuing special bonds to achieve a substantial increase in defense spending with an eye to hik ... ( read original story ...)
SK chairman discusses economic ties with Japanese prime minister
Chairman Chey Tae-won became the only Korean business leader to have met with incumbent Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, according to industry officials, Friday. Chey and Kishida reportedly ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-JOC chief Takeda questioned over Tokyo Olympics corruption case
Former Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda, who served as a vice president of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organizing committee, has been questioned by prosecutors on a ... ( read original story ...)