Japan’s largest gas distributor is in talks with at least four companies over supply from projects dotting the U.S. Gulf Coast, according to sources. ( read original story ...)
Manga mayhem: Japan’s July catastrophe fear sparks tourism slump amid quakes and volcano
Japan is gripped by panic as a viral manga prophecy warning of a July 2025 disaster coincides with real earthquakes and a volcanic eruption. The growing fear has triggered a tourism slump and rising ... ( read original story ...)
Quake swarm and volcano eruption in Japan reignite fears linked to viral manga prediction
Airlines are cancelling flights to Japan due to reduced demand attributed to anxiety over the disaster prediction. ( read original story ...)
More than 300 earthquakes shake sea off Japan’s Kagoshima prefecture islands
The sea off the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima prefecture was hit with 336 earthquakes measuring at least a 1 on the Japanese seismic scale from Saturday local time to 5pm Tuesday, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post stripped of truck transport business license
The transport ministry revoked Japan Post's general truck transport business license on Wednesday, in response to the company's improper roll calls to conduct alcohol and other checks on its drivers. ( read original story ...)
Over 200 earthquakes have shaken Tokara islands since Saturday
As of 2 p.m. on Monday, more than 200 earthquakes registering shindo 1 or higher on the Japanese seismic intensity scale had been observed. ( read original story ...)
Some in Bank of Japan called for keeping rates low for now, June summary shows
TOKYO] Some Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers called for keeping interest rates steady for the time being due to uncertainty over the impact of US tariffs on Japan’s economy, a summary of opinions at ... ( read original story ...)
US-based AI startup Anthropic picks Tokyo as 1st Asia hub
PALO ALTO, California -- Anthropic will open its first Asian office in Tokyo as early as this autumn, it was learned Tuesday, as the American venture behind ChatGPT rival Claude aims to capture ... ( read original story ...)
12 Hours in ANA’s EXQUISITE Business Class (my favorite) 🇯🇵
Journey from Sydney to Seoul with All Nippon Airways (ANA) featuring the Boeing 787-9 and 787-8 aircraft. Flight Details: - Airline: All Nippon Airways, NH - Aircraft: Boeing 787-9, Boeing 787-8 - ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Pavilion shines at Osaka expo, clocks 1 mln visits
The Indonesia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, has marked a significant milestone by welcoming its one-millionth visitor, underscoring the interest ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese company blames laser tool for its 2nd crash landing on the moon
A laser navigating tool doomed a Japanese company’s lunar lander earlier this month, causing it to crash into the moon. Officials for ispace announced the news from Tokyo on Tuesday. The crash landing ... ( read original story ...)
EWJ: I’d Stay Away From Japanese Stocks Right Now
EWJ has rallied with Japanese stocks YTD, but macro and policy risks limit near-term upside despite fair valuations. Learn why EWJ ETF is a hold. ( read original story ...)
Japanese megabanks weigh Middle East evacuations, JPMorgan limits travel
TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Several major Japanese banks are considering evacuating staff from the Middle East and Wall Street giant JPMorgan has restricted employee travel in the region as tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Warning ! Twin Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.1 And 4.3 Jolt Japan Within An Hour
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan early Sunday, with its epicentre located 88 km from Nemuro at a depth of 10 km, according to the GFZ and USGS. No public damage reports ... ( read original story ...)
Over 180 quakes logged near Tokara island chain in southwestern Japan
The weather agency said Monday it has observed over 180 earthquakes near the Tokara island chain in southwestern Japan ove ... ( read original story ...)
Investors wooed with freebies at Japan’s shareholder meetings
TOKYO] More Japanese companies are giving gifts at annual general meetings (AGMs) in a practice that could increase the ranks of loyal retail investors as pressure from activist investors grows. Read ... ( read original story ...)