TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a male socialite over the alleged threats of a partner in a sex business last year, reports the Nippon News Network (Jan. 10). In July of last year, Tomoro Mukai, 31, and five other persons allegedly ... ( read original story ...)
Airbnb highlights Thai growth
The top city destinations for Thai travellers in 2017 were Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Kyoto, Singapore, London, Fukuoka, Paris, Sapporo, Rome, Milan and Los Angeles. Moreover, Thais are increasingly using Airbnb to explore their own country, with Khon Kaen ... ( read original story ...)
As Electric Cars’ Prospects Brighten, Japan Fears Being Left Behind
Established suppliers are nervous, especially in Japan, where automaking is a pillar of the economy — and where industrial giants have been previously left behind by technological change. “If the world went all-E.V. today, it would kill my business ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake Today 2018 Strikes South of Tokyo
ST LOUIS (LALATE) – A Japan earthquake today 2018 has struck off the coast south of Tokyo. The Japan earthquake today is the first major quake to strike Japan this year. The Japan earthquake today January 5, 2018 began moments ago. It was a 4.5 magnitude ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rocked by earthquake measuring 4.9
It was located just 22 kilometres from Kawasaki, Japan where over 1 million people live. One person living in Meouro, some 26km from the epicentre said: “Woke up from sleep... Felt strong jolt, shaking and noise of moving parts of the house for about 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Falling in love with Tokyo
The couple has closed the business and Bobby now manages the rmv Japanlocaltour. (If interested, numbers to call are +63904-9434567, +81-90-49434567 and +63908-3985999.) Do you need a van for sight-seeing around Tokyo? Do you need a driver going to Mt. ( read original story ...)
False earthquake warning panics Japan
An emergency earthquake warning sent to millions of people in Japan caused a brief panic on Friday and disrupted Tokyo's transport network. But the loud alert, which was sent to millions of mobile phones, turned out to be a false alarm triggered by an ... ( read original story ...)
Fake quake warning panics Japan
"An earthquake has occurred off the coast of Ibaraki," the message read. "Prepare for strong jolts." Train services were suspended but there were no reports of injuries or damage. Officials believe the alert, sent by the Japan Meteorological Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.4 mag strikes near Nemuro in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) strikes 21 kilometers (13 miles) from Nemuro in Japan on Sunday. Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: us2000c5e5. Id of event: us2000c5e5. Exact location of event, depth 55.75 km, 145.5869° East, 43.134 ... ( read original story ...)
Two minor quakes ‘wrongly trigger’ Japan’s alert system
Prepare for strong jolts.” But officials suspect the early alert, issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency, was triggered by two minor earthquakes hitting the archipelago at nearly exactly the same time. A 4.4-magnitude quake struck off Ibaraki ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.3 mag strikes near Hasaki in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) was detected on Friday, 58 kilometers (36 miles) from Hasaki in Japan. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 28.69 km (18 miles). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese castle that defied history
It’s important to all of Japan. But today it’s a graveyard of desecrated headstones.” View image of Kumamoto Castle was severely damaged when a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit Kumamoto in 2016 (Credit: Credit: Aflo Co. Ltd./Alamy) But while castles are ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia readies Osaka flights
MANILA, Philippines — Philippines AirAsia Inc. plans to start mounting flights from Manila to Osaka, Japan in the second half. “We secured some entitlements,” Philippines AirAsia chief executive officer Dexter Comendador told reporters. He said the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fertility crisis is turning into a ‘demographic time bomb’ — here’s how it affects daily life
That's because institutional knowledge is viewed as a big deal in Japan, Yale political scientist Frances Rosenbluth told Business Insider. Veteran accountants can't expect to leave their current job and start a new one at the same pay grade, as managers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM Abe says North Korea threat the ‘severest since World War 2’
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to bolster defenses against North Korea's "unacceptable" provocations. Abe said the North Korean threat is the sverest threat the country has seen since World War Two. Japan's constitution renounces war, but ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks hit 26-year high, but Debenhams shares plunge – business live
Breaking: Europe’s companies have posted their strongest growth since 2011. The eurozone composite PMI, which measures activity across the region, jumped to 58.1 in December, up from November’s 57.5. The service sector PMI rose to 56.6, up from 56.2 a ... ( read original story ...)