The enormous Japan Trench produced the catastrophic 2011 earthquake and remains a major seismic threat. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 8,000-meter trench shapes tsunami risk
The Japan Trench, an enormous subduction zone off northeastern Japan, reaches depths exceeding 8,000 meters beneath the Pacific Ocean. On March 11, 2011, movement along the trench triggered the ... ( read original story ...)
Starbucks Sells Its Japanese Business
The reason why only Japan survivesStarbucks in the U.S. is considering selling a majority stake in its Japanese business. The valuation of the Japanese business is approximately $3 billion. Moreover, ... ( read original story ...)
MEISTER GUIDE | Osaka, Ogimachi Salt Bread Specialty Store “KILN” — A shop that delivers one type of salt bread, fresh from the oven
A salt bread specialty store that sells 1,200 pieces a day has appeared in Ogimachi, Osaka."KILN," which opened in August 2026. The only product on the shelf is salt bread. All you choose is whether ... ( read original story ...)
Watch a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit Japan – then the newsroom starts shaking
Footage captures the moment a powerful earthquake sends a Japanese newsroom into chaos. The 1995 Kobe earthquake measured magnitude 6.9 and lasted only about 20 seconds, but the destruction was ... ( read original story ...)
Smilegate CBO Baek Young-hoon: “Retention, not just revenue, is key to Japan business”
Following last year, Smilegate participated in Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe in Japan from September 17 to 21. Following last year, the company showcased 'Miraesi', a subculture ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s non-life insurers report residential claims after Kumamoto earthquake
Japan’s non-life insurers paid ¥23.78 billion across 30,838 residential claims following the July 28, 2026, Kumamoto earthquake, according to data released by the General Insurance Association of ... ( read original story ...)
How Naomi Osaka invested in a $3.1 million hair business after one woman turned her personal salon frustration into a 4-location company
Naomi Osaka has entered the investment arena by backing Pressed Roots, a salon dedicated to enhancing textured hair, founded by entrepreneur Piersten Gaines. Garnering impressive financial traction, ... ( read original story ...)
[Travel] I’m on a business trip to Tokyo, but I’m staying in Narita
I have work in Tokyo tomorrow.This business trip is at a time where I could make it a day trip if I really tried.Therefore, unfortunately, the accommodation costs are not covered by company ... ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: Tokyo business area, office workers, keep cool in mini-forests
Otemachi Tower was finished in 2014. About one-third of its 10,000-square-meter site is green space. The site has trees that stay green all year and trees that lose leaves. The company says it has 208 ... ( read original story ...)
【What It Means to Run a Japanese Tea Business in Tokyo】
I believe that opening a Japanese tea stand in Tokyo was the right decision. I am not the son of a tea merchant or a tea farmer. I was not born in a tea-producing region like Shizuoka, Kyoto, or ... ( read original story ...)
From eviction to empire: Naomi Osaka builds business beyond tennis; fashion project grows
During the evolution of her remarkable tennis career, which boasts four Grand Slam titles and a peak world ranking of number one, Naomi Osaka navigated challenging eviction notices. Beyond her ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota to restart vehicle plants in Japan; quake an uncertain factor
Toyota Motor Co. said it would restart its Japanese vehicle plants on Jan. 8 but, given the impact of the New Year’s Day earthquake, would decide separately about operations from Jan. 15. ( read original story ...)
Starbucks considers majority stake sale in Japan business – report
Starbucks (SBUX) is weighing the sale of a majority stake in its Japan business in a potential deal that could value the operation at about $3B, Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Intellectual Property, AI, Forests, and Digital Art—Reflections on the Final Day of a Tokyo Business Trip Thinking About Places That Attract People | September 18th Recap
Today was the final day of my business trip to Tokyo.I had intended to return to Okinawa on a morning flight, but when I checked my reservation again, I saw that the plane was scheduled to depart at 3 ... ( read original story ...)
Who Supports Disaster Rehabilitation? JRAT, Born from the Great East Japan Earthquake, and Its Operations in Kumamoto [A-15]
In the disaster response to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, the name JRAT can be seen alongside DMAT, DHEAT, JMAT, DPAT, and DWAT.JRAT stands for the Japan Rehabilitation Assistance Team.During a ... ( read original story ...)