Japan’s quirky, quake-resistant dome houses prove a big draw

"Not a single pane of glass broke." Wind and earthquakes do not easily damage the dome houses because they have no beams that can be broken, Konishi said. Japan Dome House, the company that makes the polystrene pieces used in the structures, says that ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest: Trump meets with Japanese Emperor Akihito

Reporters were unable to hear the conversation. 10 a.m. President Donald Trump has raised the touchy issue of trade with Japanese business leaders. Trump says in remarks to business leaders in Tokyo that the U.S. and Japan will have "more trade than ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest: Trump complains about trade imbalance with Japan

TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's trip to Asia (all times local): 10 a.m. President Donald Trump has raised the touchy issue of trade with Japanese business leaders. Trump says in remarks to business leaders in Tokyo that the U.S. and ... ( read original story ...)

Trump kicks off his 12-day tour of Asia in Japan

US President Donald Trump, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose after they signed hats reading "Donald and Shinzo, Make Alliance Even Greater" at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, near Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. Franck ... ( read original story ...)

Trump in Japan at start of 12-day Asian trip

US President Donald Trump ramped up his tough rhetoric against North Korea when he arrived in Japan on Sunday, saying that the US and its allies are prepared to defend freedom and that “no dictator" should underestimate US resolve. Trump kicked off a 12 ... ( read original story ...)

Trump arrives in Japan, defends tough rhetoric on North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Air Force One at U.S. Air Force Yokota base in Fussa Thomson Reuters President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Sunday as part of a 12-day trip to Asia. Trump is seeking to present a united ... ( read original story ...)

5.1-magnitude quake jolts Japan’s Hokkaido

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted Japan's Hokkaido prefecture on Friday. No tsunami warning was issued. Tokyo: An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted Japan's Hokkaido prefecture on Friday. No tsunami warning was issued. ( read original story ...)

Moderate earthquake 5 mag, 60 km SW of Kushiro, Japan

A moderate earthquake magnitude 5 (ml/mb) strikes 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Kushiro in Japan on Friday. The epicenter of the earthquake was roughly 50.45 km (31 miles) below the earth’s surface. Exact location of earthquake, longitude 143.8944 East ... ( read original story ...)

Light earthquake, 4.4 mag strikes near Hachijo-jima in Japan

A light earthquake magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) strikes 125 km SE of Hachijo-jima, Japan (78 miles) on Friday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). Unique identifier: us2000bhi3. Ids that are ... ( read original story ...)

Hotel Choice and Location Help – Osaka Forum

But also accessible to the famous spots of Osaka like Dotonbohri and USJ via subway/train. Thanks in advanced. Quad rooms are hard to find. Two twins at budget business hotels will likely be your best deal. There are also some hotels that offer 150 to ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Film Review: ‘Sveta’

Worse news soon follows. The factory manager (Alim Mendybayev) announces that 12 workers and one foreman will be laid off owing to a downturn in business. Despite being the most skilled and qualified member on staff, Sveta loses her job because single ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Film Review: ‘The Lowlife’

Its world premiere in competition at Tokyo should be just the first of many festival engagements ... present characters at different stages of involvement in the flesh-film business. Long retired from the industry is Takako (Saki Takaoka), a disillusioned ... ( read original story ...)