After the huge destruction and aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake, we take a look at some of the most powerful tremors ever recorded across the world - triggering huge devastation ( read original story ...)
Japan sends investigation team to quake-hit Myanmar
The Japanese government says it will send a five-member investigation team to Myanmar, following the earthquake that struck the central part of the country on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
At a Tokyo Fail Club gathering, speakers share candid talks about ventures gone wrong, bankruptcy and depression, touting a message of persistence in the face of adversity. ( read original story ...)
Trump Hits Japan With 25% Tariff Tokyo Should’ve Seen Coming
Hearing that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s approval rating fell below 28%, it’s hard not to wonder how it could possibly be that high. ( read original story ...)
Japan Mount Fuji Eruption: Guidelines for handling ashfall, evacuations and disaster preparedness near Tokyo – All you need to know
A government-appointed panel, composed of volcanologists and disaster preparedness experts, has now issued a set of guidelines on how to handle such a crisis, particularly if the eruption leads to widespread ashfall. ( read original story ...)
Why These 10 Countries Face the Highest Earthquake Risk?
Earthquakes have affected our planet's history and geography over millions of years. While tremors can occur worldwide, some countries experience significantly more seismic activity due to their proximity to major fault lines and tectonic plate borders. ( read original story ...)
Chef Jeff Osaka’s last-standing Denver restaurant, a conveyor-belt sushi spot, is closing
Osaka closed all but the original location of the restaurant, citing growing costs for labor and food that made his enterprise unsustainable. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar quake caused by horizontal slips of land: Japan Meteorological Agency
Japan's Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that jolted central Myanmar on Friday was caused by horizontal slips of land, called "strike-slip" faults. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s earthquake piles misery on civil war
Damage is reported in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city (which lies 600km away from the epicentre) and in Naypyidaw, the country’s capital. The control tower of that city’s airport has collapsed, according to Mary Callahan of the University of Washington. ( read original story ...)
Disney Names Tamotsu Hiiro New Japan Managing Director
Hiiro replaces Carol Choi, who retains her regional executive responsibilities as evp for APAC studios, original content strategy, networks and integrated marketing. ( read original story ...)
Asia Map Shows Region Rocked by Powerful Earthquakes in 24 Hours
More than 20 earthquakes have hit central and southeast Asia in the last 24 hours, with one of the most powerful in 75 years in Myanmar. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar hit by 7.7 quake. These are the top 10 largest earthquakes in the world
The Valdivian Earthquake, or the Great Chilean Earthquake, is the largest on record. It measured in at a magnitude of 9.5. off the coast of Chile near Valdivia and Puerto Montt area. ( read original story ...)
Chef Jeff Osaka’s last-standing Denver restaurant is closing
One month after closing Osaka Ramen, Denver restauranteur Jeff Osaka announced Friday he would end his last-standing restaurant in the city, Sushi-Rama. ( read original story ...)
Japan reveals emergency evacuation plan for 120,000 island residents near Taiwan
Japan Thursday disclosed an evacuation plan for 120,000 residents of islands near Taiwan as it announced an evacuation drill in fiscal 2026. The contingency plans are in case of an emergency. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake at Red Bull: Verstappen Has a New Teammate for the Japanese GP
As the saying goes, "where there's smoke, there's fire." And nothing could be further from the truth, as it has ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms check for damage in Myanmar quake
A major earthquake in Myanmar has prompted Japanese firms operating in the country to confirm the safety of their employees. ( read original story ...)