Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday, as the safe haven yen rose against the dollar after Donald Trump’s White House was rocked by the resignation of top economic advisor Gary Cohn. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.59 percent, or 126.50 points to ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2018 – “Welcome to the Next Stage” Exhibition Outline Revealed!
The last time we covered information regarding TOKYO GAME SHOW 2018, a lot of details were still up in the air. It seems like the curtain has been lifted as today, Nikkei Business Publications along with the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association ... ( read original story ...)
62 victims from Great East Japan Earthquake still unidentified
Sixty-two victims of the powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck the Tohoku region on March 11, 2011, remained unidentified as of the end of February, National Police Agency data showed Tuesday. Fifty-two were in Iwate Prefecture and 10 in neighboring ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.8 mag strikes near Chichi-shima in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.8 (ml/mb) was detected on Tuesday, 299 km N of Chichi-shima, Japan (186 miles). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). Exact location of event, longitude 141 ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.6 mag was detected near Nago in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.6 (ml/mb) was reported 16 kilometers (10 miles) from Nago in Japan on Tuesday. Date and time of earthquake in UTC/GMT: 06/03/18 / 2018-03-06 12:19:06 / March 6, 2018 @ 12:19 pm. A tsunami warning has not been issued ... ( read original story ...)
Japan donates funds to help rebuild school
The Japanese government has pitched in US $78,044 to rebuild a primary school in Villaflores, Chiapas. The school was destroyed in the 8.2-magnitude earthquake on September 7. Japanese Ambassador Yasushi Takase delivered the funds during a ceremony held on ... ( read original story ...)
4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes 300km off Chichi-shima, Japan
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake was reportedly registered at 11:00 GMT on Monday 298km north of Chichi-shima, Japan. The quake was 10km in depth. There were no immediate reports of damage. On March 4, the US Geological Survey reported a 4.8-magnitude quake ... ( read original story ...)
At Least 3 Dead From 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake On Tremor-Filled Day
Earlier Sunday, the USGS reported that a magnitude 5.6 quake struck about 40 miles off the coast of Japan at 11:38 a.m. EST. That earthquake was centered not far from the same spot where a 2011 temblor caused a massive surge of Pacific waters to swamp ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese Home Designed Around a Climbable Earthquake-Proof Bookshelf (6 pics)
Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves are lovely, and can act as a robust focal point in any home, though accessing the high shelves can be a problem. The common sidekick has always been ladders which can also add character and charm, but for smaller homes like in ... ( read original story ...)
Emergency Assistance to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea in Response to the Damage caused by the Earthquake
through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to Papua New Guinea in response to the damage caused by the earthquake. Upon the request of the Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, and in light of the friendly relations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Lucrative Market for Doing Business: Evolving Innovations in Healthcare
Forty industry experts, innovators, healthcare companies and thought leaders from San Francisco and Chicago attended the events, which featured panelists Takashi Shimada, former president of Medtronic Japan, and Hiroshi Menjo, managing director for Net ... ( read original story ...)
The ParkOne’s Shiba Koen: sophisticated apartments in Tokyo’s international quarter
The capital of the world's third largest economy, Tokyo remains a firm favorite with Hong Kong property investors. As the city prepares to host the 2020 Olympic Games, investment is being poured into infrastructure projects and public amenities to make ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Man with knife robs jewelry store in Adachi
Tokyo police are hunting for a man who wielded a knife during ... and thrust the knife before a 53-year-old female staff member as she was preparing to open for business. “Open the safe,” he reportedly threatened before fleeing the scene by bicycle ... ( read original story ...)
The Role of The U.S.-Japan Alliance: The Story of The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
A discussion focusing on the U.S. government response to the disaster that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, with additional insights on the strength of U.S.-Japan relations. Featuring: Ambassador Zumwalt became CEO of the Foundation in February 2017. ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake, 5 mag was detected near Yonakuni in Japan
A moderate earthquake with magnitude 5 (ml/mb) was reported 14 km SSW of Yonakuni, Japan (9 miles) on Friday. The earthquake was roughly at a depth of 44.06 km (27 miles). The temblor was detected at 11:42:27 / 11:42 am (local time epicenter). Global date ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Bookstores in Tokyo
Tokyo has no shortage of bookstores ... There's also a small selection of German and French books scattered between the packed shelves. Kitazawa has been in business since 1902, and was once known as one of the biggest foreign-language specialist bookshops ... ( read original story ...)