TOKYO - Coastal residents fled to higher ground as a powerful earthquake sent a series of moderate tsunamis toward Japan's northeastern shore Tuesday and fueled concerns about the Fukushima nuclear power plant destroyed by a much larger tsunami five year ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: social aftershocks of Fukushima disaster are still being felt
At 5.59am local time on November 22, Fukushima was hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, triggering a tsunami warning. For residents in the same region of Japan devastated by the major 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and its tsunami, the threat of a renewed disaster ... ( read original story ...)
A scare, then relief after powerful Japan quake and tsunami
"It really came back. And it was so awful. The sways to the side were huge," Kazuhiro Onuki said after northeastern Japan was jolted Tuesday by a magnitude-7.4 earthquake, the strongest since a devastating quake and tsunami five years ago. "But nothing ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo says no trade deals with Moscow in violation of international sanctions
The heads of state are likely to discuss the issue of the Kuril Islands, the Russian territory part of which Tokyo regards as its own. The islands have been part of the Soviet Union and later the Russian Federation since the end of World War II in ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake, 5 mag strikes near Miyako in Japan
A moderate earthquake with magnitude 5 (ml/mb) was reported 72 kilometers (45 miles) from Miyako in Japan on Saturday. Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 10/12/16 / 2016-12-10 04:44:57 / December 10, 2016 @ 4:44 am. Exact location of earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Large earthquake strikes off Fukushima in Japan
TOKYO -- An earthquake with magnitude of 6.9 struck Tuesday off the coast of Fukushima prefecture in Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said. However, a preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake was recorded, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Both agencies ... ( read original story ...)
Transcreating Tokyo–Kabuki, Then and Now
As I wrote in a previous ‘Transcreating Tokyo’ column, the city of Edo-Tokyo has given birth to three main forms of bodily entertainment: kabuki theatre, sumo wrestling and geisha ‘service’. Now that more than 300 years have passed since their ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s investment opportunities introduced in Osaka
Osaka (VNA) – The Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka introduced ... to complete investment licence and business registration procedures through mails. They also asked for permission to export used equipment to Vietnam. Also at the event, the Vietnam ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: small tsunami strike Fukushima coastline after 7.4 magnitude quake
A powerful earthquake off the northeast Japanese coast on Tuesday sent residents fleeing to higher ground and prompted worries about the Fukushima nuclear power plant destroyed by a tsunami five year ago. Lines of cars were seen snaking away from the coast ... ( read original story ...)
Trip to Tokyo? Ex-Goldman Trader Sells Secret, Top Dining Access
Are you a business traveler who wants to jump to the front of the waiting list for Tokyo’s most exclusive restaurants? Check out this former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. trader’s new venture. Takashi Yamada, who worked at the Wall Street firm for 15 years ... ( read original story ...)
6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan
(CNN)A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's Honshu island on Tuesday, triggering tsunami waves and bringing back traumatic memories for locals of the devastating 2011 Fukushima disaster. Residents in Fukushima Prefecture braced for the worst after a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Earthquake triggers tsunami at Fukushima
A powerful earthquake sent a series of moderate tsunamis towards Japan's northeastern shore, raising concerns about the Fukushima nuclear power plant destroyed by a much larger tsunami five year ago. The magnitude 7.4 earthquake, which was felt in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan earthquake revives 2011 tsunami memories
TOKYO - The Latest on the earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan (all times local): 10:30 a.m. A powerful earthquake off Japan has brought back memories of the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster. Kazuhiro Onuki (kah-zoo-hee-roh oh-noo-kee) is a ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.5 quake has struck near Namie in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) was detected on Tuesday, 68 kilometers (42 miles) from Namie in Japan. Exact location, longitude 141.6767° East, latitude 37.1831° North, depth = 42.21 km. The 4.5-magnitude earthquake has occurred at 17:58 ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.3 mag strikes near Namie in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) strikes 81 kilometers (50 miles) from Namie in Japan on Tuesday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km (6 miles). ( read original story ...)
The Latest: At least 14 injured in Japan earthquake
At least 14 people have been injured by a strong earthquake that struck off Japan's northeast coast on Tuesday. Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency says at least three people were seriously injured with broken bones. They included two women in ... ( read original story ...)