Soil behavior is studied during the Tohoku earthquake, where abnormally high accelerations > 1 g were recorded. Based on vertical array records, models of soil behavior are constr ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka pub gives free face shields to customers as anti-virus measure
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- An "izakaya" Japanese-style pub in Osaka has started distributing free face shields for use by its customers in the hope of regaining drinkers after the coronavirus state of emergency ... ( read original story ...)
FamilyMart to launch shorter business hours at 787 stores across Japan from June
FamilyMart Co. revealed on May 25 that it will introduce shorter business hours at 787 franchise stores in Japan from June 1. Some 5.4% of al･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Urgent: 5.1-magnitude quake hits 167km SE of Katsuura, Japan — USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 167 km SE of Katsuura, Japan at 05:57:58 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka surpasses Serena Williams as the highest-paid female athlete
Tennis player Naomi Osaka is now the highest-paid female athlete in the world, earning over $30M in 2019 in endorsement deals. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Small Clinics Driven to Brink as Virus-Wary Patients Stay Home
As Japan eases coronavirus curbs following its first wave of cases, many small medical clinics are scrambling to stay afloat and the doctors who run them are calling for government support as patients ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency
Experts on a special government panel have approved a plan to remove a coronavirus state of emergency from Tokyo and four other remaining prefectures, paving the way for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to d ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese tech giant criticizes US for ‘politicizing business’
One of China’s biggest tech companies has criticized the Trump administration for “politicizing business” after it slapped export sanctions on 33 more Chinese enterprises and ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Shows ‘Whatever It Takes’ Attitude With $700 Billion Coronavirus Plan
The Bank of Japan bolstered its support for business financing to about $700 billion, paralleling the Federal Reserve in expanding the central banking tool kit during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan, Japan enhance business cooperation
Following the talks, the parties confirmed their commitment to continue and develop mutually beneficial cooperation by implementing existing agreements and working together to establish new ties ... ( read original story ...)
Global Business Attire Market Industry Research Report, Growth Trends and Competitive Analysis 2020-2025
This report also researches and evaluates the impact of Covid 19 outbreak on the Business Attire industry involving potential opportunity and challenges drivers and risks We present the impact ... ( read original story ...)
How Mexico City’s 2017 “Bending” Earthquake Could Happen Again
One year has passed since a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Mexico City, toppling 40 buildings and killing over 300, but the memory remains fresh. Condemned structures dot many neighborhoods, their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo eyes May 30 for Step 2 on eased business restrictions
The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to take Step 2 in its COVID-19 road map as early as May 30 by easing restrictions on movie theaters, theaters, cram schools and most commercial facilities. ( read original story ...)
Jacinda Ardern reacts to 5.8 magnitude earthquake
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was live on television when a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Wellington. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Tops This Year’s List of Highest Paid Female Athletes [Corrected]
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka has broken the all-time record for female athlete’s earnings in a single year, according to a new report from Forbes. 22-year-old Osaka earned $37.4 million in the last 12 ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis Phenom Naomi Osaka Vaults Pass Serena Williams to Become Top-Earning Female Athlete
Move over Serena, make room for Naomi Osaka! Osaka has just set an all-time earnings record for a female athlete in a single year according to Forbes. The young tennis phenom has earned $37.4 million ... ( read original story ...)