Restrictions such as shorter business hours for restaurants and bars have helped reduce new cases in Tokyo to roughly a tenth of a peak of 2,520 cases on Jan. 7. But the numbers are far from Tokyo Gov ... ( read original story ...)
Decade after earthquake, Chinese heartwarming deeds still remembered in Japan
A Chinese volunteer (Center) communicates with local people after the charity performance in Kesennuma, Japan in November 2013. (Xinhua) "We give you our love to help you overcome the difficulties. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo area’s Covid-19 numbers showing signs of rising, says Health Minister
Coronavirus cases in the Greater Tokyo area are showing signs of creeping up, Japanese Health Minister Norihisa Tamura said on Friday, raising questions about whether a state of emergency can be ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher after Biden signs COVID-19 relief package
Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday, following Wall Street's upbeat lead overnight, with the market mood buoyed by U.S. President Joe Biden signing the 1.9-trillion-U.S.-dollar COVID-19 relief package ... ( read original story ...)
Fukushima: Japan mourns victims of earthquake and nuclear disaster 10 years on
TOKYO — An earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear disaster. Japan on Thursday marked 10 years since a triple catastrophe crippled its northeastern region, killing thousands and leaving a trail of ... ( read original story ...)
‘Clear ramifications for NZ’: How Japan’s Tōhoku earthquake changed NZ’s earthquake research
It's been 10 years since a magnitude 9 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, causing a devastating tsunami to slam the country's eastern coast, but could it happen in New Zealand? The most ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Technology Veteran Yoshiyuki Ueda Joins ON24 as Country Manager of Japan
ON24 (NYSE: ONTF) today announced that Yoshiyuki Ueda has joined the company as country manager of Japan. He is responsible for devel ... ( read original story ...)
Proxy Bidding and Shopping Service FROM JAPAN Is Pleased to Announce That Its Shopping Service Is Now Available in Ten Languages
FROM JAPAN operates a proxy bidding and shopping service that connects thousands of shoppers from 196 different countries to Japanese e-commerce sites, with over 4.5 million transactions to date. This ... ( read original story ...)
Sirens Mark 10 Years Since Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
Japan marked on March 11 the 10th anniversary of an earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 15,000 people, and triggered a nuclear meltdown in Fukushima.The video was shot at Tsuruga Castle in ... ( read original story ...)
Ten years on, Japan mourns victims of earthquake and Fukushima disaster
With a moment of silence, prayers and anti-nuclear protests, Japan on Thursday mourned about 20,000 victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan 10 years ago, destroying towns and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan falls silent for Fukushima: Emperor leads memorial events 10 years on from earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown that killed 18,500
A minute's silence was observed across Japan at 2.46 pm local time , the precise moment a 9.0 magnitude quake hit off the northeast coast on March 11, 2011. ( read original story ...)
How dangerous is the Fukushima nuclear plant 10 years after Japan tsunami?
Thursday marks 10 years since an earthquake and tsunami in Japan that resulted in three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant melting down. ( read original story ...)
NHK unveils Great East Japan Earthquake content for international market
Japanese public broadcaster NHK and its commercial distribution arm, NHK Enterprises, are commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the ensuing tsunami that claimed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 10 years since triple disaster killed 18,500 people
At 2:46 pm, the moment Japan’s north-east coast was struck by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on 11 March 2011, people attending private and public service across the affected region bowed and fell silent, ... ( read original story ...)
The University of Tokyo is reminding the world to save our planet
Its Center for Global Commons aims to provide the necessary stewardship to expedite protection of the world’s land, oceans, biodiversity and beyond. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.01 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.01 percent at 29,033.92 on Thursday, while the broader Topix gained 0.07 percent at 1,921.06. TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)