As of 2 p.m. on Monday, more than 200 earthquakes registering shindo 1 or higher on the Japanese seismic intensity scale had been observed. ( read original story ...)
Some in Bank of Japan called for keeping rates low for now, June summary shows
TOKYO] Some Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers called for keeping interest rates steady for the time being due to uncertainty over the impact of US tariffs on Japan’s economy, a summary of opinions at ... ( read original story ...)
US-based AI startup Anthropic picks Tokyo as 1st Asia hub
PALO ALTO, California -- Anthropic will open its first Asian office in Tokyo as early as this autumn, it was learned Tuesday, as the American venture behind ChatGPT rival Claude aims to capture ... ( read original story ...)
12 Hours in ANA’s EXQUISITE Business Class (my favorite) 🇯🇵
Journey from Sydney to Seoul with All Nippon Airways (ANA) featuring the Boeing 787-9 and 787-8 aircraft. Flight Details: - Airline: All Nippon Airways, NH - Aircraft: Boeing 787-9, Boeing 787-8 - ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Pavilion shines at Osaka expo, clocks 1 mln visits
The Indonesia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, has marked a significant milestone by welcoming its one-millionth visitor, underscoring the interest ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese company blames laser tool for its 2nd crash landing on the moon
A laser navigating tool doomed a Japanese company’s lunar lander earlier this month, causing it to crash into the moon. Officials for ispace announced the news from Tokyo on Tuesday. The crash landing ... ( read original story ...)
EWJ: I’d Stay Away From Japanese Stocks Right Now
EWJ has rallied with Japanese stocks YTD, but macro and policy risks limit near-term upside despite fair valuations. Learn why EWJ ETF is a hold. ( read original story ...)
Japanese megabanks weigh Middle East evacuations, JPMorgan limits travel
TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Several major Japanese banks are considering evacuating staff from the Middle East and Wall Street giant JPMorgan has restricted employee travel in the region as tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Warning ! Twin Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.1 And 4.3 Jolt Japan Within An Hour
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan early Sunday, with its epicentre located 88 km from Nemuro at a depth of 10 km, according to the GFZ and USGS. No public damage reports ... ( read original story ...)
Over 180 quakes logged near Tokara island chain in southwestern Japan
The weather agency said Monday it has observed over 180 earthquakes near the Tokara island chain in southwestern Japan ove ... ( read original story ...)
Investors wooed with freebies at Japan’s shareholder meetings
TOKYO] More Japanese companies are giving gifts at annual general meetings (AGMs) in a practice that could increase the ranks of loyal retail investors as pressure from activist investors grows. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Korean business leaders urge closer economic ties with Japan amid U.S.-China rivalry
Korea’s business leaders are urging closer economic cooperation with Tokyo, backing President Lee Jae Myung’s push for a renewed bilateral trade alliance amid mounting U.S.-China tensions and a ... ( read original story ...)
Warning ! Twin Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.1 And 4.3 Jolts In Japan Within An Hour
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan early Sunday, with its epicentre located 88 km from Nemuro at a depth of 10 km, according to the GFZ and USGS. No public damage reports ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hokkaido Region Hit By 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off coast of Hokkaido
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off Hokkaido, Japan, on Sunday. No tsunami alert or damage reported. It follows a 6.1 quake off Nemuro Peninsula three days earlier. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6 Earthquake Strikes off Coast of Hokkaido, Japan, GFZ Says
(Reuters) -A Magnitude 6 earthquake struck off coast of Hokkaido, Japan on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said. ( read original story ...)