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 ...)

Japanese PM Abe asks UK PM May for 'smooth Brexit' for business

LONDON Japanese leader Shinzo Abe asked Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday to ensure a smooth Brexit to allow Japanese companies to continue to operate as the United Kingdom exits the European Union. The leader of the world's third largest economy ... ( read original story ...)

Terre Haute building business relationships in Japan

For Terre Haute to recruit future business development from Japan, it must foster relationships. So says Larry Ingraham, president of Carmel-based consulting firm Ingraham & Associates. Steve Witt, president of the Terre Haute Economic Development Corp ... ( read original story ...)

Japan disaster minister resigns over quake gaffe

TOKYO: Japan's gaffe-prone disaster reconstruction minister resigned Wednesday after remarking it was lucky the catastrophic 2011 earthquake-tsunami had hit a largely rural region rather than Tokyo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was forced to apologise to ... ( read original story ...)

Masahiro Imamura: Japanese minister quits over Fukushima comments

Japan's reconstruction minister has resigned after making a remark that was seen as offensive to those affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Masahiro Imamura said "it was rather good" that the north-east of the country was hit, as an earthquake near ... ( read original story ...)

Japan disaster minister to resign over quake gaffe: reports

Japan's disaster reconstruction minister is expected to resign on Wednesday following his controversial remarks over the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, in a setback for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, local media reported. Masahiro Imamura plans to submit his ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Post takes $4.9bn hit on local giant Toll Holdings

JAPAN Post has plunged into the red after writing billions ... Germany’s DHL has beefed up operations here and Singapore Post has invested heavily in its Couriers Please business in recent years. Australia Post tipped $2 billion into its package-handling ... ( read original story ...)