WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Japan are working on a quid pro quo deal involving agriculture and autos that could be agreed by President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo ... ( read original story ...)
L.A.’s ShakeAlert earthquake warning app worked exactly as planned. That’s the problem
And the program's inauspicious start has officials grappling with an existential question that quake-prone countries such as Japan and Mexico have faced before: Is it better to issue too many ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shows coal’s dilemma: More needed now, less in future: Russell
LAUNCESTON — The dilemma facing thermal coal miners is neatly encapsulated by the current dynamics of Japan, where robust short-term demand contrasts with a diminishing long-term outlook. ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean business owners call for boycott of Japanese goods
Dozens of South Korean small-business owners rallied in South Korea’s capital on Monday calling for boycotts of Japanese consumer goods to protest Tokyo’s move to tighten high-tech exports to its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan struck by mega earthquake – centre to the north of Okinawan Islands
The United States Geological Survey confirmed the tremor hit north of the Okinawan islands. The islands are part of the wider Ryukyu Islands chain and are south of the main Japanese islands of ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake: 6.1 quake strikes near Amami, Japan
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake was reported at 5:57 p.m. Pacific time on Friday 105 miles from Amami, Japan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. According to the USGS, the epicenter was farther than ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits north of Japan’s Okinawa
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck north of Japan’s islands of Okinawa on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake, ... ( read original story ...)
Massive 6.1-magnitude quake hits Japan: US Geological Survey
An earthquake measuring 6.1-magnitude jolted 169 km northwest of Naze, Japan, at 00:57:43 GMT on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 242.18 km, was initially ... ( read original story ...)
6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes north of Japan’s Okinawa
SINGAPORE: An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck north of Japan's islands of Okinawa on Saturday (Jul 13), the United States Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or ... ( read original story ...)
Quake of magnitude 6.1 strikes north of Japan’s Okinawa -USGS
SINGAPORE — An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck north of Japan’s islands of Okinawa on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or ... ( read original story ...)
BREAKING: Japan struck by mega earthquake – centre to the north of Okinawan Islands
The United States Geological Survey confirmed the tremor hit north of the Okinawan islands. The islands are part of the wider Ryukyu Islands chain and are south of the main Japanese islands of ... ( read original story ...)
Travel agency H.I.S. launches takeover to bolster hotel business
TOKYO -- Leading Japanese travel agency ... hotel operations as price competition dims the prospects for its mainstay business. H.I.S., known for its robot-staffed Henn na Hotels, on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s polarized stock market leaves few options for investors
(Japan business sentiment: https://tmsnrt.rs/2NW782S) The polarized conditions are expected to linger as long as the U.S.-China trade war is unresolved. "The pre-requisite for Japanese stocks to rise ... ( read original story ...)
Where to find the best office prices in Tokyo
WeWork Hibiya Park Front Chiyoda-ku in Tokyo. Finding affordable business workspace in Tokyo’s Chiyoda district can be challenging, but there are options like WeWork Hanzomon PREX North, which is only ... ( read original story ...)
ANA unveils meter-wide business-class seats to squeeze out rivals
The seats, about 1 meter in width, provide double the space of regular business-class seating. ANA will offer the new seats on connections between Tokyo's Haneda airport and London starting Aug. 2. ... ( read original story ...)
Moon Warns Korean Business to Prepare for a Prolonged Fight With Japan
South Korean President Moon Jae-in warned top business leaders of an extended battle with Japan over its export controls on vital manufacturing materials, raising concerns their latest fight could ... ( read original story ...)