Japan’s meteorological agency said on Wednesday that a powerful, magnite 8.0 earthquake hit near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula and issued a tsunami advisory for Japan. ( read original story ...)
8-magnitude quake strikes off Russia’s Kamchatka, sparks tsunami warnings in Japan
The Japan Weather Agency said it expected a tsunami of 1m to reach large coastal areas. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami alert issued for Japan, Pacific Islands after magnitude 8.7 earthquake off Russia
The earthquake was recorded at about 84 miles east-southeast of of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. ( read original story ...)
Japan LIVE: Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 8.0 earthquake rocks nation
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning for the Pacific coast from Hokkaido to Kyushu, following a magnitude 8.0 earthquake which was felt across the country ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of 8.0 magnitude strikes Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, Tsunami warning issued
The earthquake was about 250 kilometers away from Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost of the country's four big islands, and was felt only slightly, according to Japan's NHK television. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami warning: Know which areas in US, Japan at risk after Russia earthquake
Japan expected tsunami waves up to 1 metre from 0100 GMT, with eastern Hokkaido likely to be hit around 90 minutes after the quake. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami warning issued after massive 8.0 earthquake near Russia, Japan
A magnitude 8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings. Hazardous tsunami waves up to 1 meter are expected within the next three hours. ( read original story ...)
Investment fund EQT aims to acquire Japan’s Fujitec for $2.6 billion, Nikkei says
European investment fund EQT has decided to acquire Japanese elevator maker Fujitec through a tender offer worth more than 400 billion yen ($2.6 billion), the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
YSU Business Students Gain Global Insight Through Japan Visit
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Youngstown State University business students recently returned from an 11-day learning experience to Japan. The Williamson College of Business Administration students engaged ... ( read original story ...)
Disaster relief volunteers in Japan are helping to entrench a culture of compassion
Nonprofit groups and throngs of volunteers acting on their own have played a key role in aiding disaster victims in this temblor-prone country. ( read original story ...)
YSU Business students gain global insight through study tour in Japan
The study tour offered students an exceptional opportunity to explore Japan’s distinctive economic landscape, business environment and cultural traditions. ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly slip as focus shifts to US talks with China
Asian shares are mostly lower as some of the euphoria fizzles out over a tariff deal with Japan as proposed recently by President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Status Update: Tokyo Central opens supermarket, sushi restaurant in Irvine
Heritage Plaza, off the 5 freeway at Culver Drive, now has two Japanese grocery stores: Mitsuwa and Tokyo Central. ( read original story ...)
Nomura Q1 profit jumps 52% as markets, investment bank units ride out volatility
Nomura Holdings reported on Tuesday a 52 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit thanks to a strong showing in trading and investment banking despite volatile global markets.Japan's top investment ... ( read original story ...)
Downgraded on my flight from Sydney to Tokyo. Why won’t Booking.com refund my money?
If you paid for a business class seat but got an economy class seat instead, you would expect an apology and a prompt refund from the airline, right? And if you used an online travel agent, you'd ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro Unveils “OSAKAKO Vertiport”, a New Takeoff and Landing …
OSAKA, Japan & TOYOTA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. ("Osaka Metro") today announced the completion of the "OSAKAKO Vertiport", a new eVTOL take off and landing facility intended ... ( read original story ...)