While the market has been intensely focused on the Federal Reserve and its will-it, won’t-it drama regarding interest rate cuts, it was the Bank of Japan (BOJ) that set in motion the recent equities ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning after 7.1-magnitude tremor sparks terrifying ‘megaquake’ alert
A tsunami warning has been issued for Japan after a massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake has rocked the region. Authorities in Japan have now told that there is a risk of a rising sea level of one ... ( read original story ...)
Old Japan tsunami photos falsely linked to August 2024 quake
"Pray for Japan! A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, triggering a tsunami that has reached western Miyazaki prefecture," read an English-language Facebook post. The post contained a collage of two pictures showing tsunami waves swallowing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Earthquake Concerns and Rising Yen Spark Anxiety Among South Korean Tourists
The impact of these factors on South Korea’s travel patterns to Japan remains to be seen. According to the Korea Tourism Organization, of the 2.22 million South Koreans who traveled abroad in June, 700,000 (31.5%) visited Japan, making it the most popular destination. ( read original story ...)
Japan coastal hotels face surge in cancellations after megaquake advisory
Hotels in central and Western Japan experience surge in booking withdrawals as quake advisory raises travel fears, impacting summer tourism. ( read original story ...)
Japan releases first ‘megaquake’ caution
On Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its inaugural mega earthquake caution following a significant magnitude 7.1 earthquake th ( read original story ...)
Nomura leverages growing interest in Japan market to grow Asia-Pacific business
NOMURA’s strong Japanese branding is helping the investment bank propel growth of its Asia-Pacific business. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Undiscovered Gems in Japan for August 2024
Japan's stock markets have experienced significant volatility recently, driven by a rebounding yen and concerns about global growth. However, reassuring comments from the Bank of Japan have helped ... ( read original story ...)
Japan retail investors keep the faith in stocks despite historic volatility
R.I. is one of many Japanese retail investors who were shocked by the recent market swings, which were bigger than in other major markets. Still, they are keeping their faith in Japanese equities, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan build on home Games success to finish third in Paris medals
Japan can walk away from the Paris Games with their head held high after meeting their lofty goal of 20 gold medals and coming in third on the medals table, beyond their wildest dreams to match its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan megabank to use solar panels on sheep farm to shave emissions
A Japanese megabank is tapping into what may be the country's first solar panel farm located in a sheep pasture for renewable energy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Itochu to boost capacity of U.S. solar power business by 150%
TOKYO --Japanese trading house Itochu will spend an additional 1.2 trillion yen ($8.18 billion) to increase its solar and other renewable power generation capacity that it is involved in developing in ... ( read original story ...)
Another severe earthquake rocks Japan
Northern Japan was struck by a severe 6.8 magnitude earthquake today. No tsunami warning was issued. This follows recent seismic activity including a 7.1 magnitude quake in southern Japan and another in Kanagawa. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan issued its first-ever ‘megaquake advisory’ — and what that means
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has raised the risk of an even larger temblor on the Nankai Trough, an underwater subduction zone. ( read original story ...)
6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan
A strong earthquake of magnitude of 6.8 hit northern and northeastern Japan on Saturday, local media said. However, the weather agency has not issued tsunami warning, Tokyo-based Kyodo News Agency reported. The epicenter of the quake was about 490 kilometers (304 miles) below the surface of the earth, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read ...
Japan Bolsters Disaster Preparedness Amid Megaquake Warning
Japan increases disaster preparedness following a megaquake advisory along the Pacific coast. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cancels a trip to Central Asia due to heightened earthquake risks. Recent quakes and tsunami warnings prompt immediate action. ( read original story ...)