Researchers at University of Tsukuba have shown that the 1995 Kobe (Hyogo-ken Nanbu) earthquake, which struck southern Hyogo Prefecture, may have been triggered by deep underground flooding beneath Arima Hot Springs. ( read original story ...)
Can We Predict the Big One? Scientists Are One Step Closer to the “Holy Grail” of Predicting Earthquakes
Seismic data from more than 1000 sites have shown a connection between the strength of faults and the size of earthquakes, suggesting a way to determine how close an area is to facing a major seismic event. ( read original story ...)
Japan to start reusing soil from Fukushima despite public concerns over radioactivity
The earth in northeast Japan around the nuclear facility was contaminated with radiation after a 9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami damaged the three reactors in March 2011. Now 13 years later, the IAEA has concluded that the recycling and final ... ( read original story ...)
How to finish Japan’s business revolution
Corporate Japan, by contrast, has become far friendlier to shareholders of listed firms. Governance reforms that began after Abe Shinzo became prime minister in 2012 have chipped away at stuffy and ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Earthquake Survival Backpack
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Japan’s plan to reuse Fukushima soil for infrastructure gains IAEA support despite concerns
The IAEA claims the soil meets safety standards, but critics argue spreading the contamination is dangerous and could lead to increased cancer risks. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business sentiment in Sept hits 7-month low on soft Chinese demand
Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers sank to a seven-month low in September, with managers across a wide range of sectors citing soft Chinese demand as a concern, a Reuters monthly poll ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fukushima peaches debut at Harrods, marking milestone since 2011 nuclear disaster
The fruit is now available at the luxury London department store, in a Japanese push to address safety concerns amid a global campaign to restore trust. ( read original story ...)
Thieves invade Osaka office and steal ¥10 million worth of trading cards
Pretty much for as long as jewelry stores have been around, they’ve had pretty tight security. Precious stones have an extremely high value-to-weight ratio, and there’s a large second-hand market for ... ( read original story ...)
Gran Canaria hit by strongest earthquake in 60 years as shaking felt across island
Gran Canaria were shaken by the earthquake on Tuesday which measured 3.8 on the Richter scale - the Canary Island's strongest in 60 years ( read original story ...)
Three takeaways from Tokyo Fashion Week
Tokyo Fashion Week maintained momentum with a slimmed-down but mighty schedule that proved it to be an increasingly formidable fashion incubator. ( read original story ...)
Gran Canaria hit by strongest earthquake in 60 years as 3.8 quake rocks island
Gran Canaria were shaken by the earthquake on Tuesday which measured 3.8 on the Richter scale - the Canary Island's strongest in 60 years ... ( read original story ...)
At Japan’s Fukushima, a high-stakes recovery of deadly radioactive debris resumes
The mission is part of a decades-long effort to decommission Fukushima, where an estimated 880 tons of fatally radioactive fuel remain. ( read original story ...)
Peaches from Japan’s Fukushima region sold at Harrods
Peaches from Fukushima can now be bought at London's luxury department store Harrods in a Japanese push to ease fears about produce grown in the region hit by nuclear disaster. But after an earthquake-triggered tsunami unleashed the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, ( read original story ...)
Japan business failures log first drop in 29 months in August
The number of corporate bankruptcies with debts of at least ¥10 million in Japan in August dropped 4.8% from a year earlier to 723, down for the first time in two years and five months, Tokyo Shoko ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is running low on rice
Extreme weather, a recent earthquake and an influx of hungry tourists are among several factors that have caused a rice shortage across Japan and forced stores to limit purchases of the country's staple food. ( read original story ...)