The Japanese government has swiftly implemented measures to bolster Tokyo’s chances, sensing weakness in rival Hong Kong amid political turmoil. ( read original story ...)
5.0-magnitude quake hits 89 km off Naze, Japan: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted 89 km off Naze, Japan, at 15:08:13 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake preparedness: What can we learn from Chile?
Chile, which has suffered huge losses in earthquakes in the past, now consistently succeeds in saving lives. DW spoke to an official who had a big role in this achievement to find out what Chile is ... ( read original story ...)
IOC’s Bach confident of hosting spectators at Games after meeting Japan PM
PRESIDENT THOMAS BACH MEETING WITH JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER YOSHIHIDE SUGA, SOUNDBITES FROM SUGA AND BACH, BACH SPEAKING TO REPORTERS AFTER MEETING RESENDING VIDEO WITH EXTRA SOUNDBITE - PLEASE SEE ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro uses drones to inspect hard-do-get-to places in stations
A subway station inspection process that used to take a lot of time and effort has been made easier with the adoption of drones by Osaka Metr ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Pandemic-Hit Economy Returns to Growth July-September
Japan has reported its economy grew at an annual rate of 21.4% in the July-September quarter as some business activity recovered from the shocks of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
‘Better Call Saul’ Star Rhea Seehorn Recalls Traumatic Experiences From Her Childhood In Japan
Better Call Saul' star Rhea Seehorn discusses her childhood in Japan, where she experienced 3 traumatic experiences, 2 natural and 1 social. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes near Naha, Japan
A intermediate magnitude 4.6 earthquake was reported in the morning near the city of Naha, Japan. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake hit on Sunday 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo finds luring business from Hong Kong may be a tall order
Tokyo's courtship comes with some concrete promises, including temporary office space in the city for foreign financial firms that want to try out life in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Will Japan Ever Reboot Its Nuclear Industry?
Japan moved away from nuclear power following the Fukushima disaster, but it may opt to once again expand its nuclear ambitions in order to lower its power generation bill ... ( read original story ...)
Goorjian returns to Boomers for Tokyo Games
BORN Brian Goorjian will take the Australian men’s basketball team to a third Olympics after he was hired as head coach of the Boomers on Friday. Basketball Australia said the 67-year-old Goorjian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may offer corporate tax breaks to firms that digitize – NHK
Japan is considering offering tax incentives to companies that adopt digitalization, public broadcaster NHK reported on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Change of tune for Japan’s music fans
TOKYO • Japanese music enthusiasts, loyal to CDs long after the rest of the world went online, have begun reaching for the eject button and switching to streaming services as artists cancel in-store ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shimachu backs Nitori’s $2 billion takeover bid
Japanese home improvement retailer Shimachu Co Ltd on Friday said it will accept a $2 billion buyout bid from furniture chain Nitori Holdings Co Ltd , rejecting an earlier agreed ... ( read original story ...)
Goorjian to coach Australia’s Boomers at Tokyo Olympics
American Brian Goorjian will lead Australia's Boomers at the Olympics for the third time in Tokyo next year after being appointed national head coach until 2023 on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Toppan Announces Business Action Targeting the Sustainable Development Goals
TOPPAN Business Action for SDGs” specifies areas of focus to enable “fulfilling, sustainable living.” Tokyo – Toppan Printing (Toppan), a global leader in communication ... ( read original story ...)