Prepare for strong jolts.” But officials suspect the early alert, issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency, was triggered by two minor earthquakes hitting the archipelago at nearly exactly the same time. A 4.4-magnitude quake struck off Ibaraki ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.3 mag strikes near Hasaki in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) was detected on Friday, 58 kilometers (36 miles) from Hasaki in Japan. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 28.69 km (18 miles). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese castle that defied history
It’s important to all of Japan. But today it’s a graveyard of desecrated headstones.” View image of Kumamoto Castle was severely damaged when a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit Kumamoto in 2016 (Credit: Credit: Aflo Co. Ltd./Alamy) But while castles are ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia readies Osaka flights
MANILA, Philippines — Philippines AirAsia Inc. plans to start mounting flights from Manila to Osaka, Japan in the second half. “We secured some entitlements,” Philippines AirAsia chief executive officer Dexter Comendador told reporters. He said the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fertility crisis is turning into a ‘demographic time bomb’ — here’s how it affects daily life
That's because institutional knowledge is viewed as a big deal in Japan, Yale political scientist Frances Rosenbluth told Business Insider. Veteran accountants can't expect to leave their current job and start a new one at the same pay grade, as managers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM Abe says North Korea threat the ‘severest since World War 2’
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to bolster defenses against North Korea's "unacceptable" provocations. Abe said the North Korean threat is the sverest threat the country has seen since World War Two. Japan's constitution renounces war, but ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks hit 26-year high, but Debenhams shares plunge – business live
Breaking: Europe’s companies have posted their strongest growth since 2011. The eurozone composite PMI, which measures activity across the region, jumped to 58.1 in December, up from November’s 57.5. The service sector PMI rose to 56.6, up from 56.2 a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stock market gains more than 3 percent on first day of trading in 2018
Kimono-clad staff of the Tokyo Stock Exchange of Japan Exchange Group, Inc. meet their colleagues for the first time in 2018 during the opening day of the first New Year trade session in 2018 at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 4, 2018. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Trying to Catch Up Wall Street
Tokyo shares surge at open, chasing Wall Street rally (Photo: AFP). Tokyo: Tokyo shares surged at the open of the first trading day of 2018 on Thursday, trying to catch up with recent rallies on Wall Street, fuelled by optimism over the US economy. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan leads Asian shares higher, buoyed by Wall St record
KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 advanced 2.5 percent to ... MarleyJayAP His work can be found at https://apnews.com/search/marley%20jayt Follow AP Business Writer Yuri Kageyama on Twitter at https://twitter.com/yurikageyama ( read original story ...)
Nabana No Sato 2018: Japan’s wildest light display is back
It's highlighting Kumamoto, one of Japan's earthquake-shaken prefectures. This is the first time it's done so. "We've been showing the beauty of nature throughout the world," says Yasuyo Otani, Nagashima Resort's spokesperson. "We've introduced Mount Fuji ... ( read original story ...)
Visit to Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka – Japan Forum
To Whom It May Concern, I will be travelling to Japan in Feb/March 2018 for business and leisure with my mum ... Day 12 (7/3/2018) Kyoto - Osaka (7 Days JR Pass-Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari); Osaka sightseeing (Osaka 2Days Amazing Pass) Day 13 (8/3/2018 ... ( read original story ...)
A leisurely tour of the ancient capital of Nara and bustling center of commerce Osaka [PR]
Eat a late breakfast and then set out to see the sights of Osaka. Since the 17th century, Osaka has thrived as a hub of trading and business. Today, Osaka is the biggest city in western Japan, with direct flights from all over the world to Kansai ... ( read original story ...)
SF Express launches Nanjing-Osaka freighter
SF Express International business unit chief executive David William Adams said: "The opening of Nanjing-Osaka air cargo route further enriches our international air express transportation network. "With the solid foundation of our air, ground, and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka House
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Japan floats business aid idea for China’s Belt and Road plan
TOKYO -- The Japanese government hopes to warm chilly relations with China by offering to help with Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, an effort to forge stronger economic links between it and countries to the west, extending as far as Europe. Under the ... ( read original story ...)