Footage from Japan and the Kuril Islands, following the 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29th. ( read original story ...)
Powerful Earthquake Prompts Evacuations in Hawaii and Japan
A significant earthquake struck early Wednesday, prompting officials in both Hawaii and Japan to issue evacuation orders as a precautionary measure. The seismic event, which occurred in the Pacific region, ( read original story ...)
SkyDrive demonstrates flying car at Osaka Expo
Japanese startup SkyDrive performed its first demonstration flight of a flying car for visitors at the World Exposition in the city of Osaka on Thursday. The Toyota, Aichi Prefecture-based company had ... ( read original story ...)
Drone patrols, the key to Japan’s earthquake and tsunami alert system
Just a few minutes after the first tsunami alerts went off on Wednesday morning in several coastal regions of Japan, two drones began flying over Ichinomiya beach, covering the 7.5 kilometers of coastline multiple times. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami Fears Ease After Waves Reach Hawaii, US West Coast From Massive 8.8 Earthquake Off Russia
Hours after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the Russian coast, becoming one of the strongest tremors ever recorded, tsunami waves arrived in Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast following efforts to get hundreds of thousands away from coastlines and to higher ground. ( read original story ...)
10 most earthquake-prone countries in the world: China tops list, Japan at 4, US at…; where do India and Pakistan stand?
Based on seismic records and NOAA data, here is a list of top 10 most earthquake-prone countries in the world. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity slips back into decline in July, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity shrank in July after briefly stabilising in the previous month as weak demand pulled production back into contraction, a private sector survey showed on Friday.The S&P ... ( read original story ...)
8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East sets off tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska and Hawaii
One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan, sets off warnings for Alaska and Hawaii
One of the world's strongest earthquakes, an 8.8-magnitude temblor, set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Russia’s earthquake was so strong it was felt in Kansas | Here’s why that’s so unusual
By Nick Bende, JoBeth Davis Click here for updates on this story DONIPHAN COUNTY, Kansas (KMBC) -- The massive earthquake that ( read original story ...)
Israel unveils AI-powered ‘horizon scan’ mechanism at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Senior "Horizon Line" Division of Israel's Innovation, Science, and Technology Ministry hosted a specialized conference at the world's fair to present its "Horizon Scan" mechanism ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cracks down on ‘host bar’ culture after accusations of predatory behaviour
Japan cracks down on ‘host bar’ culture after accusations of predatory behaviour - Critics describe host clubs as preying on lonely women to trap them in debt and coerce them into sex work ... ( read original story ...)
Millions remain under tsunami advisories following powerful earthquake
A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake early Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts tsunami advisory after Russia quake
Japan's weather office on Thursday lifted a tsunami advisory imposed a day earlier after Russia's Far East was rocked by one of the strongest earthquakes on record.The beaching of four sperm whales on a beach in Japan was initially blamed on the earthquake but officials said the animals had washed up a day earlier. ( read ...
What are the strongest earthquakes ever? See where July 29 quake ranks
The magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, is now among the top 10 strongest ever recorded globally. ( read original story ...)
GTN takes a chance on newcomers to Japan
Hiroyuki Goto ventured into what appeared to be a high-risk business nearly two decades ago when, at the age of 28, he started providing rent guarantees for foreign nationals living in Japan. ( read original story ...)