He pitched his idea for Job Rainbow, an employment website aimed at gay people, in a business contest sponsored by Japanese tech companies two years ago. He won 10 million yen, or about $9,100, and set up the site with his sister. Job Rainbow initially ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.6 mag was detected near Owase in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.6 (ml/mb) has occurred on Friday, 56 kilometers (35 miles) from Owase in Japan. The epicenter of the earthquake was roughly 350.86 km (218 miles) below the earth’s surface. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4 mag, 241 km SSW of Hachijo-jima, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4 (ml/mb) strikes 241 km SSW of Hachijo-jima, Japan (150 miles) on Tuesday. Date and time of earthquake in UTC/GMT: 02/10/17 / 2017-10-02 22:31:00 / October 2, 2017 @ 10:31 pm. Event ids that are associated to the earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
This Gritty Japanese City Is Asia’s New Tourist Hot Spot
"This inbound tourism has brought a growth chance to sectors such as the retail and restaurant business, which were shrinking due to population decline," said Kimihiro Etoh, a Bank of Japan executive and manager of the Osaka branch. Osaka was traditionally ... ( read original story ...)
This Gritty Japanese City Is Asia’s New Tourist Hotspot
"This inbound tourism has brought a growth chance to sectors such as the retail and restaurant business, which were shrinking due to population decline," said Kimihiro Etoh, a Bank of Japan executive and manager of the Osaka branch. Osaka was traditionally ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea: Earthquake near nuclear site sparks fears of fresh hydrogen bomb test
The test launch of a Hwasong-12 intermediate range missile from Pyongyang in August - which also flew over Japan Korea News Service/AP A 2.9 magnitude earthquake has been recorded close to a nuclear testing site in North Korea, a US-based monitor has said ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ring of Fire’ fears reignited as Japan’s Shinmoedake becomes the latest in the Pacific chain to start erupting
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand late September, followed by temblors off the coasts of Japan (6.1), Vanuatu (6.4), and Indonesia (5.7), experts admitted the Pacific is experiencing 'unusual' seismic activity. ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4 mag, 30 km NNW of Miyako, Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4 (ml/mb) was reported 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Miyako in Japan on Sunday. Exact location, longitude 141.8424° East, latitude 39.8958° North, depth = 17.19 km. All ids that are associated to the event: us2000awkj. ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake: M5 quake has struck near Iwaki in Japan
A moderate earthquake with magnitude 5 (ml/mb) was reported 108 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan (67 miles) on Thursday. The temblor was reported at 15:12:39 / 3:12 pm (local time epicenter). Exact time and date of earthquake 12/10/17 / 2017-10-12 06:12:39 / October ... ( read original story ...)
Has Kim Jong-Un tested another nuclear bomb? Magnitude 2.9 earthquake is detected near North Korean test site
The earthquake was described as being 'shallow', with a depth ... to cut ties as Pyongyang has tested a nuclear weapon and launched ballistic missiles over Japan. ( read original story ...)
UBC researchers unveil earthquake-proof concrete
... Soleimani-Dashtaki said the material was tested using earthquake simulations as high as the 9.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Tohoku, Japan in 2011. An untreated concrete wall crumbled after just a few seconds of shaking, while the wall sprayed ... ( read original story ...)
Small Earthquake Detected in North Korea In Same Location as Prior Nuke Tests
“The event has earthquake-like characteristics ... Pyongyang tested a miniaturized hydrogen bomb earlier this year and fired rockets over Japan as it pursues the development of an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
World Bosai Forum/International Disaster and Risk Conference 2017 to Be Held in Sendai, Japan, on November 25-28
With the participation of diverse experts and citizens, lessons learned from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake will be conveyed. The most recent findings and developments of science and technology for disaster risk reduction will be presented ... ( read original story ...)
India to send 3 lakh youth to Japan for on-job training
NEW DELHI: India will send three lakh youth to Japan for on-job training for 3-5 years as part of the government's skill development programme, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said here on Wednesday. Japan will bear the financial cost of the skill ... ( read original story ...)
Sports Shorts: Unseeded Zhu upsets Kvitova in Tianjin opener
Osaka, who prevailed 7-5, 6-2 for her best career win by ranking ... In their first tournament under a new coach, India meant business and found the net in each quarter, twice in the third, to streamroll their less-fancied but tricky opponents. ( read original story ...)
What are Japanese devs saying about the recent Tokyo Game Show?
The Tokyo Game Show is one of the biggest consumer-oriented events for video games worldwide. It has also traditionally been a big place for business, and all the major Japanese game announcements. But over the years, the show has evolved from one of ... ( read original story ...)