According to the US Geological Survey, the quake hit about 18 kilometres west of Sarabetsu, a small town on Hokkaido -- Japan's northernmost main island -- at a depth of 81 kilometres. ( read original story ...)
Japan to tighten rules for shareholder proposals amid pushback against activism
TOKYO — Japan is moving to tighten the criteria for submitting shareholder proposals, signaling a growing backlash from companies frustrated by intensifying pressure from activist investors calling ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan days after tremors sparked tsunami and megaquake fears
A MASSIVE 6.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken Japan just one week after a huge tremor sparked a tsunami and megaquake warning. The quake rocked Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, ( read original story ...)
Old videos falsely linked to 7.7-magnitude tremor that rattled northern Japan
After a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on April 20, a wave of videos purportedly showing the impact of the tremor was falsely shared on social media. The clips in ( read original story ...)
Earthquake shakes northern Japan a week after ‘mega-quake’ warning
Earthquake shakes northern Japan a week after ‘mega-quake’ warning - The quake occurred on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island ... ( read original story ...)
Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these ... ( read original story ...)
6.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Japan week after huge tremor sparked tsunami and megaquake warning
Japan has been struck by a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake. ( read original story ...)
6.2 earthquake jolts Japan’s Hokkaido
A strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan's Hokkaido island Monday, but the country's weather agency did not issue a tsunami warning, Kyodo News Agency reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan rocked by M6.2 earthquake
Tokyo, Japan–A strong earthquake rattled Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido early Monday, US and Japanese meteorological agencies reported, the latest in a series of powerful tremors to hit the island nation. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes in northern Japan
A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck northern Japan but there are no immediate reports of fatalities or property damage, the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake rattles Japan
Officials said the earthquake led to the buckling of highways and caused some bridges to collapse. Bullet trains were also ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?
For many people in Japan, the country’s regular tremors are not a big deal. Officials are urging them to prepare for the next catastrophic quake. ( read original story ...)
7.7 Japan Earthquake Unleashes Tsunami Scare in Hokkaido (Aerial Video)
Aerial footage shows tsunami waves hitting Hokkaido, Japan following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake which rocked the country on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan records 5th straight fiscal year of trade deficits as Trump’s tariffs hit auto exports
Japan has reported a trade deficit of $10.7 billion for the fiscal year that ended in March, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies hit auto exports. ( read original story ...)
Prudential outlines earnings hit after suspension of new business in Japan. The stock is falling.
Chairman and CEO Andy Sullivan, during a conference call on Tuesday, said they expected a $525 million to $575 million impact on 2026 pre-tax adjusted operating income as a result of the action. ( read original story ...)
Japan exports surge 11.7% in March on China demand, but oil shock risks loom
Japan’s exports rose 11.7 per cent in March, driven by strong demand from China and tech shipments, but rising energy costs and supply risks from West Asia tensions cloud the outlook as Tokyo pivots t ... ( read original story ...)