Japan was rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake off its western coast. ( read original story ...)
M6.4 quake hits central Japan, no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck Ishikawa and other central Japan prefectures Tuesday, the weather agency sai ( read original story ...)
BREAKING: Strong 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Japan’s Ishikawa
A powerful earthquake hit Japan’s north-central Noto region on Tuesday evening, just months after the area was devastated by a deadly quake earlier this year. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the magnitude 6. ( read original story ...)
Citing Noto quake, experts urge Japan to bolster disaster shelters
Key recommendations from a government task force include the provision of cardboard beds and adequate cooking and toilet facilities. ( read original story ...)
Keidanren: Trump tariff plan could impact Japanese firms
The chairman of Keidanren or the Japan Business Federation told reporters that Trump's tariff plan could have an enormous impact on Japanese companies which have production bases in Mexico and Canada. ( read original story ...)
5 reasons Tokyo makes an ideal launchpad for M’sian & S’porean startups to scale globally
Here are the benefits and support that Malaysian and Singaporean startups can get from the Tokyo government to expand their businesses there. ( read original story ...)
Why Christmas Means KFC In Japan
In Japan, Christmas and Kentucky Fried Chicken are pretty much synonymous, and the history behind this fun but random connection is truly fascinating. ( read original story ...)
IndiGo, Japan Airlines set to commence codeshare partnership next month
Japan Airlines and domestic budget carrier IndiGo are all set to commence their codeshare partnership from December 16, which will allow the Japanese carrier access to 18 destinations in India, a ... ( read original story ...)
Korean, Japanese biz chambers agree to strengthen energy, supply chain ties
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Japan Chamber of Commerce agreed to enhance cooperation in energy, supply chains, and technology. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher as investors assess positive US data
TOKYO, - Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Monday as local investors found comfort from recent U.S. data that signalled strong business activity in the world's largest economy. ( read original story ...)
Paper Losses on Bonds Double for Japan’s Insurers as Rates Rise
Paper losses on domestic bonds held by Japan’s four major life insurers have more than doubled from the fiscal year ended March as interest rates climbed, though the firms recouped some of the losses ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korean, Japanese biz chambers agree to strengthen energy, supply chain ties
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), a major South Korean business lobby, on Monday held a meeting with its Japanese counterpart and agreed to strengthen ties in areas of energy, supply ... ( read original story ...)
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
Fujikura, which makes narrow wire cabling, is the best performer on the Nikkei stock index this year due to a boom in demand for data centers. ( read original story ...)
Japan approves $140b stimulus
Japan’s minority government signed off Friday on a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers’ pockets after the ruling party’s worst election result in 15 years. ( read original story ...)
Japan to take all steps to ensure uninterrupted Sakhalin-2 LNG supply from Russia
Japan will take all possible measures to prevent disruptions in securing a stable supply of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project following new U.S. sanctions, Japan Industry Minister ... ( read original story ...)
How a new 1,000km hiking trail is helping Japan move on from the tsunami
Built as part of the recovery effort, the Michinoku Trail is driving the discovery of a long-overlooked region ... ( read original story ...)