The earthquake struck the afternoon of July 28, toppling homes and roads and prompting an explosion in a shopping mall. ( read original story ...)
Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday morning, causing damage to buildings and numerous injuries and deaths. ( read original story ...)
‘I thought I would die’: Survivors describe the shock and horror of Japan’s devastating earthquake
Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake deaths rise to 13 as rescuers race to find people trapped in mall
Thirteen people are confirmed to have died in an earthquake that struck south-west Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said Rescue efforts are underway at a shopping mall in Kumamoto, where many ... ( read original story ...)
Rescuers search for the missing after Japan earthquake as death toll rises to 13
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said 13 people have been found dead after a powerful quake shook part of southwestern Japan and rescue work was continuing Wednesday morning for the missing. A ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Earthquake in Japan caused buildings to collapse as multiple people feared dead
Multiple people are trapped in a collapsed mall after a strong earthquake struck southern Japan, according to fire officials. With a magnitude of 7.1 and depth of 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Mastering Japanese business: not as easy as it seems
This video provides an insight into Japan's intricate business etiquette, highlighting the importance of being a perpetual learner in the workplace. It portrays the consequences of improper ... ( read original story ...)
Terra Drone to Launch Japan-Made Drone Battery Business
Terra Drone will mass-produce Japan-made drone batteries with cylindrical cells for defense and industrial customers. ( read original story ...)
President Sheinbaum welcomes Japanese business leaders to Mexico, eyeing closer trade ties
President Sheinbaum welcomed Japanese business leaders Monday as part of Mexico’s efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Activists Blend McKinsey And Blackstone
Japan’s activist investors blend McKinsey strategy with Blackstone discipline to improve governance, capital allocation, returns and long-term corporate value. ( read original story ...)
California vs. Japan: Which earthquake zone is actually better prepared?
Ask a seismologist which place handles earthquakes better, and you will likely get a pause before an answer. Both California and Japan sit atop some of the most active fault systems on the planet, yet ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Approves Backup Capital Plan: What It Means if Tokyo Is Hit by a Major Earthquake
Japan's parliament enacted legislation on July 24 to create a secondary capital with the authority to assume core national administrative functions if Tokyo is incapacitated. ( read original story ...)
Japan certifies world’s first earthquake-resistant 15 MW offshore wind farm
Japan offshore wind earned its first seismic certification: Bureau Veritas Japan confirmed the 315 MW Oga–Katagami–Akita project's earthquake-resistant monopile design, the world's first for a 15 ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan rehearse their response to feared Nankai Trough megaquake
Scientists estimates a 70-80% chance of a magnitude-8 to -9 earthquake within the next 30 years around the tectonic plate boundary off Japan’s Pacific coast. ( read original story ...)
Japan study finds Nankai Trough earthquake ‘locked zone’ shifts over time
TOKYO -- A Japanese research team has found that the "locked zone" in the expected source region of a feared Nankai Trough earthquake has changed over･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Kaneda chairman strengthens Korea-Japan ties through business, culture
Kaneda Holdings is a company headquartered in Osaka, Japan, specializing in construction and real estate. Chairman Kim Deok-gil, a second-generation Korean-Japanese, has served as president of the ... ( read original story ...)