Foreign investors, who have been net buyers of Japanese stocks in recent months, are likely to remain buyers in line with a global economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Ibaraki prefecture near Tokyo
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake on Wednesday hit Japan's Ibaraki prefecture not far from Tokyo, the country's meteorological agency said. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in northern Ibaraki at ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake strikes Japan
An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck Japan's Ibaraki prefecture on Wednesday, the weather agency said, adding that no tsunami warning was issued. ( read original story ...)
FOCUS: Tokyo stocks seen climbing in 2021 on economic recovery from pandemic
Tokyo stocks are likely to climb in 2021 with progress in global COVID-19 vaccinations heling to improve the business climate and Japan's accommodative monetary policies remaining in place. Analysts ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s pandemic border policy highlights insecure status of foreign residents
Chaos, lack of debate and fears of public backlash are thought to have been behind unequal treatment of foreign nationals residing in Japan. ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake strikes Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture, no tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture on Wednesday, the weather agency here said, although no tsunami waning was issued. According to the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Japan’s Ibaraki prefecture near Tokyo — Meteorological agency
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake on Wednesday hit Japan's Ibaraki prefecture not far from Tokyo, reported Sputnik news agency, quoting the country's meteorological agency. The epicentre of the earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
M5.1 quake jolts eastern Japan
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolted eastern Japan on Dec. 30, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The 9:35 a.m. quake, which struck at a depth of 60 kilometers, measured a 4 on the 7-point Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
1st LD Writethru: 5.1-magnitude quake strikes Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture, no tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture on Wednesday, the weather agency here said, although no tsunami waning was issued. According to the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Nike’s latest commercial highlights Naomi Osaka’s dominance, KD’s comeback efforts, and Sabrina Ionescu’s bid to continue Kobe’s legacy
Nike has released a moving ad focusing on Naomi Osaka, Kevin Durant, Sabrina Ionescu, and other Nike athletes as they compete with motivations bigger than themselves. Osaka dominated the tennis world ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Winter Olympics nearing amid fears of Tokyo’s cancellation
Beijing Winter Olympics has been nearing as the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games, already delayed by one year, is feared to be canceled or postponed again with the number of new coronavirus infections rising ... ( read original story ...)
These Are the Winners and Losers in Japan’s 2020 Stock Market
More time at home, reduced mobility and billionaire Masayoshi Son helped drive stocks in Japan in 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic became the dominating force separating winners from losers. ( read original story ...)
Sound Off: Do you recommend homebuyers invest in earthquake insurance? Why or why not?
Do you recommend homebuyers invest in earthquake insurance? Why or why not? A: This is a common question that often is asked when exploring insurance options. It also depends on what kind of property ... ( read original story ...)
Deadly earthquake leaves Croatia in ruins, one city ‘no longer livable’
A deadly, massive earthquake has left much of the Balkan Peninsula rattled on Tuesday. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook central Croatia, followed up by aftershocks that registered a magnitude 4.4 ... ( read original story ...)
NHK World-Japan shows documentary on Fukushima tsunami ten years on
NHK World-Japan, the international service of Japanese public broadcaster NHK, said it is showing a two-part series on the devastating tsunami triggered by the earthquake off the Pacific coast of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei index hits 30-year high
Tokyo stocks jumped more than two per cent to end at a 30-year high on Tuesday (Dec 29) on hopes for economic recovery following the ... ( read original story ...)