A Japanese student in a classroom from in Ofunato city ... "They try to follow the rules for everything," Fujimkai tells Business Insider. In order to prove that a student's hair is natural, schools will often ask parents to submit childhood photos ... ( read original story ...)
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts the Exhibition of Japanese and European Fans
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels, located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, hosts an special exhibition entitled “Ogi Mystique -Exhibition of Japanese & European Fans-” highlighting the beauty of ... ( read original story ...)
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
[68] The hypocentral region of this earthquake extended from offshore Iwate Prefecture to offshore Ibaraki Prefecture. [69] The Japanese Meteorological Agency said that the earthquake may have ruptured the fault zone from Iwate to Ibaraki with a length of ... ( read original story ...)
Seabed seismic sensors would have cut 2011 Japan tsunami toll
A new tsunami warning system could have saved many of the 22,000 people killed by the massive tsunami following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan, had it been in place there at the time. That’s the message from simulations assessing how the system ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido, Japan shaken by 5.5 magnitude earthquake
The region of Hokkaido, Xinhua in Japan has been hit by a preliminary 5.5 magnitude earthquake, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. On the Japanese seismic scale, it registered at a level four. Anything from six and up would be powerful enough to ... ( read original story ...)
Mom, daughter sue business which claimed it could help socially withdrawn child
In seeking around ¥17 million in the suit filed with the Tokyo District Court, the mother claims the business in Tokyo did not help her daughter as advertised even though she paid it around ¥5.7 million for a three-month contract. The case is an example ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hikikomiri’ rescue business sued for alleged fraud by mom and daughter
A business that claims to help socially withdrawn people is being sued by a mother and daughter for allegedly taking the daughter from home by force and holding her against her will under the threat of violence. According to the suit filed with the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan April services PMI falls to 52.2 as new business growth slows
TOKYO Activity in Japan's services sector expanded at a slightly slower pace in April as new business growth slowed, a private survey found on Tuesday - a sign that the broader economy could be losing some momentum. The Markit/Nikkei Japan Services ... ( read original story ...)
'Evaporated people' could be disappearing from Japanese society by the thousands
Similar to those in the Witness Protection Program in the US, johatsu opt to change their names, addresses, and business ties. They can essentially wipe the slate clean. In Japan this escape can be surprisingly easy, Public Radio International reports. ( read original story ...)
Asian equities edge up as Japan outperforms, dollar regains traction
principal economist at IHS Markit in Tokyo. While U.S. consumer spending has almost stalled, a surge in business investment and wage growth suggested activity would regain momentum as the year progresses, limiting Wall Street losses. Moreover, strong ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's largest travel agency wants to overwhelm Asia
Q: What is the overall picture of the company's global business? A: We have 423 bases of operation, including our offices and partners' outlets, in 108 cities in 37 countries and regions. We are giving great importance to not only handling Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan final April PMI shows manufacturing activity accelerating, export orders solid
The Final Markit/Nikkei Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was 52.7, slightly below a preliminary 52.8 but still above the 52.4 notched in the previous month. The index remained above the 50 threshold that separates expansion from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Abe cautions against Brexit regulation cliff edge
LONDON Japan's Shinzo Abe called on Prime Minister Theresa May to ensure a smooth transition for business as the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, to avoid a cliff edge where rules and regulations for firms change overnight. A day after talks with ... ( read original story ...)
IT progress boosts safety confirmation services to aid communication during disasters
In this March 11, 2011 file photo taken directly after the Great East Japan Earthquake, people at Odakyu Machida Station in Tokyo wait in line to make calls on payphones. (Mainichi) After the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011 and the Kumamoto ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake probability maps show nearly all of Japan at risk
Southern Pacific coastal regions are at the greatest risk of earthquakes strong enough to topple buildings over the next 30 years, although almost every area of Japan is in danger, a report showed. The grim but familiar warning was seen in the National ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s big three shippers see profitable year amid industry recovery
Japan’s big three shippers on Friday forecast a return to profit this fiscal year after last year’s losses, as they emerge from the worst global slump in the container business. The brighter outlook comes amid a gradual recovery in prices for shipping ... ( read original story ...)