Florasis’ latest series of cosmetics products appeared on Shibuya Screen in Tokyo, and has become widely known. Founded in 2017, Florasis is a cosmetics b ... ( read original story ...)
October 28, 1707 – The Great Japan Earthquake of 1707
Hōei earthquake struck south-central Japan at 2 p.m. local time. At the time, it was the largest earthquake in Japanese history. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US business leaders call for more efforts toward free trade
Japanese and U.S. business leaders on Wednesday called on the governments of their countries to promote policies to help strengthen t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s nuke wastewater crisis sparks debate
Since the current storage capacity will be full by the summer of 2022, and if no new storage facilities are built, the cost-effective way to dispose of the contaminated water would be to dilute and ... ( read original story ...)
JAL sees fiscal 2020 net loss of over ¥200 billion, first loss since relisting
Japan Airlines Co. projects a net loss of between ¥200 billion ($1.9 billion) and ¥250 billion for this fiscal year, turning unprofitable for the first time since relisting on the Tokyo stock market . ( read original story ...)
Japan pushes ammonia fuel as way to aim for net zero emissions
resource-poor Japan continues to see nuclear power as an effective means to achieve a society with reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Still, many nuclear plants are offline following the 2011 Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Plans to Dump a Million Tons of Radioactive Water into the Pacific
Japan isn’t the only country with a nuclear ... Contaminated water in leaking tanks In 2011, a massive earthquake and tsunami resulted in the meltdown of four large nuclear reactors, and ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close lower amid concerns over COVID-19 resurgences
Tokyo stocks closed marginally lower on Monday as concerns over COVID-19 resurgences in Europe and the United States outweighed hopes ... ( read original story ...)
Morrison & Foerster Further Strengthens Cross-Border Corporate Capabilities With New Tokyo Partner
Jeremy White brings significant experience to the firm's market-leading Japan corporate practice; further cements position as top international law firm in Japan. TOKYO ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks turn modestly lower amid dearth of trading incentives
Tokyo stocks fell back slightly in lackluster trading Monday amid a dearth of powerful incentives. The 225-issue Nikkei average closed down 22.25 points, o ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists Identify Nuclear Plants Facing Highest Risks From Earthquakes
The U.S. nuclear power reactors facing the highest risks of a meltdown from earthquakes are not in tremor-prone California, but states including South ... ( read original story ...)
This Japanese Navigation App Tells Stories About the 2011 Earthquake
The 9.0 earthquake that hit Japan in 2011 and killed approximately 20,000 people was one of the biggest in the history of the country, and needless to say, those who experienced the whole thing on ... ( read original story ...)
Geologist says earthquake in Japan among most powerful ever
The 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan Friday ranked among the most powerful earthquakes in the last 111 years, according to a geologist with the New York State Museum. ( read original story ...)
Japan delays releasing radioactive water into sea
TOKYO: Japan has decided to delay making a decision on whether to ... plant suffered meltdowns that contaminated the surrounding areas following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami that hit the ... ( read original story ...)
He calls himself ‘Tokyo Joe’ and is running for sheriff of Atlantic County. Want to know more?
My grandfather came to this country very young,” says “Tokyo Joe” O’Donoghue, candidate for Atlantic County Sheriff. “He was a man of royalty.” ... ( read original story ...)
Planning the ideal business event in Japan
Japan is committed to minimising the health risk to visitors while offering its world-class hospitality, facilities and unique culture. Paid and presented by JNTO ... ( read original story ...)