... faults to a list of major active fault zones in which a magnitude-7 or larger earthquake could occur. As a result, the total number of major active fault zones in Japan has increased to 113 from the previous 97. This is the first time since 2005 that ... ( read original story ...)
Oarfish Will Rise From Depth Before Earthquake, Japanese Folklore Says
An unexpected number of oarfish appears in the coastal areas of Japan two years before a disastrous earthquake struck the place last March 2011. On March 06, 2010, Japan Times reported that deep-sea creatures appear in the beaches as ‘Omen’ of a great ... ( read original story ...)
RUBBER-Tokyo futures prices after evening session February 22
Following are prices for Tokyo rubber futures at the end of the Tokyo market's evening session on Feb 2017. Contract Day Volume Evening Volume 17-Feb 331.0 - 331.0 - 17-Mar 315.6 20 315.6 14 17-Apr 308.3 138 308.3 5 17-May 303.4 120 303.4 15 17-Jun 295.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lists fault zones for potential earthquakes
(c) 2017, The Japan News/Yomiuri. TOKYO - Japan’s Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion newly added 16 faults to a list of major active fault zones in which a magnitude-7 or larger earthquake could occur. As a result, the total number of major ... ( read original story ...)
'Ninja business': Japan turns to samurai-era acrobatic spies to woo tourists
Japan is turning to those hooded samurai-era acrobatic spies known as ninja to woo tourism. The Japan Ninja Council, a government-backed organisation of scholars, tourism groups and businesses, said Wednesday that it's starting a Ninja Academy to train ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-Magnitude Quake Reported Near Honshu, Japan
... States Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center has reported a 5.5-magnitude earthquake near the east coast of Honshu, Japan. The report came in at 2:04 p.m. today, Hawai‘i time. Location with respect to nearby cities: 54 miles ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic Takes Part in the “One Year to Go” to Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 Event
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) took part in the "One Year to Go" event as well as the test events for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 (Korea), which began on February 9, 2018. This Smart News Release features ... ( read original story ...)
RUBBER-Tokyo futures prices after evening session February 21
Following are prices for Tokyo rubber futures at the end of the Tokyo market's evening session on Feb 2017. Contract Day Volume Evening Volume 17-Feb 331.0 5 - - 17-Mar 319.4 46 314.5 8 17-Apr 311.4 99 307.3 32 17-May 305.6 266 301.2 94 17-Jun 298.3 1034 ... ( read original story ...)
Sands' Adelson Sees Japan as Ultimate Business Opportunity
Japan is the ultimate business opportunity for Las Vegas Sands Corp., said its billionaire chairman as he envisions an integrated resort that would attract convention tourism and boast a record number of slot machines. “Singapore was a warm-up to this ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese ambassador visits Manchester to discuss trade links
The visit from Koji Tsuruoka aims to celebrate the region’s relationship with Japan, whilst showcasing Greater Manchester as an investment and business destination for Japanese investors, especially in the areas of science, innovation, infrastructure and ... ( read original story ...)
Round-the-clock service dying out in Japan amid labor shortage
Straight after, the Skylark Group, a pioneer in the family restaurant business in Japan shut 310 outlets overnight, leaving 100 to stay open around the clock. One of the reasons for the shut-down is Japan’s aging society with fewer students as key ... ( read original story ...)
English teacher pleads guilty in Japan financial fraud case
The indictment said Mikaele is from Waimanalo, Hawaii. In court, defence attorney Steve Cedillos said Mikaele travels between Hawaii and Japan, where he and his wife run a concert promotion business. Sentencing is scheduled for June 7, but Cedillos said ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Guilty plea in Japan financial fraud case
Cedillos says Mikaele travels between Hawaii and Japan, where he and his wife run a concert promotion business. 10:20 a.m. A Hawaii man who taught English at a well-known chain of foreign language schools in Japan is expected to plead guilty to defrauding ... ( read original story ...)
Japan department stores log record duty-free sales in January, topping ¥21 billion
Japanese department stores posted a record ¥21.7 billion in sales of duty-free goods to foreign visitors in January, industry data showed Tuesday. Sales of such items rose 24.8 percent from a year before on a same-store basis, the Japan Department Stores ... ( read original story ...)
Why being a Yakuza gang member isn't illegal in Japan
Japan's organised crime syndicates, the Yakuza, are estimated to earn billions every year from loan-sharking, real-estate scams, drugs and protection. Some members have moved on from traditional activities to harder-to-detect financial crimes. One ... ( read original story ...)
Japan kindergarten apologises after possible hate-speech comment
TOKYO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - A Japanese kindergarten that has ties to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wife, Akie, has apologised over online comments that domestic media described as possible hate speech against Koreans and Chinese people. The private Tsukamoto ... ( read original story ...)