A strong earthquake hit near southern Japan on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck in ... ( read original story ...)
One of Naomi Osaka’s sponsors has issued a groveling apology after accusations of ‘white-washing’ her in an advert
... of Osaka … Everything that distinguishes Osaka from your typical Japanese anime character was gone, and what was left? Your typical Japanese anime character. "Come on, Nissin. Was this a business ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka reaches semis for first time
US Open champion Naomi Osaka managed to keep a lid on her simmering temper and powered to a 6-4 6-1 win over Elina Svitolina on Wednesday to book a spot in the Australian Open semi-finals for the firs... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan maintains massive stimulus as Kuroda warns of growing risks
The Bank of Japan cut its inflation forecasts on Wednesday but maintained ... trimmed its global growth forecasts and a survey showed increasing pessimism among business chiefs amid the trade tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court rejects former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn’s request for bail
A court in Tokyo on Tuesday rejected former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn’s latest request for bail, made more than two months after his arrest. The decision by the Tokyo District Court came a day afte... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court rejects Ex-Nissan chair Ghosn’s bail request
TOKYO — A Tokyo court has rejected former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn’s latest request for bail, more than two months after his arrest, prolonging a detention that has drawn international scrutiny of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka in disguise
Naomi Osaka heeds her big sister’s suggestion to wear a wig and sunglasses to conceal her identity as she walks around in Japan. Naomi Osaka recently took up her big sister’s suggestion to ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka sets up Svitolina last-eight test, Serena faces showdown
As the second week of the opening Grand Slam of the year got underway, fourth seed Osaka was still standing after emerging from an error-strewn first set against crafty Latvian Anastasija Sevastova to ... ( read original story ...)
Pacific Rim trade bloc meets in Tokyo, prepping for growth
TOKYO — Representatives from a Pacific Rim trade bloc geared ... the agreement aims to streamline trade and slash tariffs to facilitate more business among member nations with a combined population of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo earthquake: What was the magnitude, was anyone hurt and is it safe to travel there now?
A CNN reporter tweeted: "We felt just a minor earthquake right now. "Japanese meteorological agency says it was a 5.3 inland quake. No tsunami alert. No big deal for Japan." A resident shared on EMSC' ... ( read original story ...)
Why some Canadian farmers may soon tower ‘head and shoulders’ above their U.S. rivals in Japan
From those early days, Sunterra's Japanese exports have grown to become the majority of their processing business. And with a newly minted trade pact among Asia-Pacific nations, Price can see even bet... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shaken by 5.3 magnitude Ring of Fire earthquake 30 miles from the Japanese capital
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Japanese island of Honshu on Friday evening local time, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The quake struck some 50miles east of Tokyo, in Japan's Chiba ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo earthquake: ‘Crazy’ quake rattles Japan’s capital – Ring of Fire on alert
Tokyo was hit by an earthquake at around 11.45am GMT, with the quake initially registering a magnitude of 5.8. It was later downgraded to 5.0. Shocked residents recorded their experiences on earthquak... ( read original story ...)
Tenerife earthquake leaves tourists terrified as 4.2 magnitude tremor rocks holiday hotspot
Mail Online - 10:24 AM GMT January 18, 2019 Japan earthquake: Large 6.4-magnitude tremor strikes off south east coast Mail Online - 13:43 PM GMT January 08, 2019 BREAKING Japan earthquake: Large 6.4-m... ( read original story ...)
Photos: Anniversary of the Great Hanshin earthquake in Japan
On Jan. 17, 1995, more than 6,000 people were killed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 devastated the city of Kobe (koh-bay), Japan. Osaka and the ancient city of Kyoto were also severely ... ( read original story ...)
Camp Zama boosting earthquake preparedness with Jan 23 ‘Shake Out Drill’
CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Jan. 18, 2019) – The entire Camp Zama community is urged to participate in the Jan. 23 earthquake preparedness “Shake Out Drill,” according to U.S. Army Garrison Japan officials. It’ ... ( read original story ...)