A megaquake in Japan could result in up to 298,000 deaths and $2 trillion in damages, according to new government estimates. The likelihood of such an event occurring in the next 30 years is now ... ( read original story ...)
Tariff-hit firms may need business turnaround financing, Japan’s bank lobby chair says
Japanese banks may need to offer business turnaround support to companies hit by tariffs imposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the head of the country's banking lobby said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Q2 aluminium drops to $182/T on weak demand -sources
The premium for aluminium shipments to Japanese buyers for April to June was set at $182 a metric ton, down 20 per cent from the current quarter, as demand remained dull at home, six sources directly ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s Japan Pavilion completed
The host country pavilion is expected to attract many foreign dignitaries and will feature exhibits linked to the expo's theme of 'designing a future society for our lives.' ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has fallen more than 4% as Asian markets skid following a retreat on Wall Street
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has fallen more than 4% as Asian markets skid following a retreat on Wall Street ... ( read original story ...)
Up to 298,000 could die in Japan in Nankai Trough mega quake, govt warns
TOKYO – Up to 298,000 people in Japan could die in a mega quake occurring in the Nankai Trough, a revised estimate by the government’s earthquake task force showed on March 31, with efforts to ... ( read original story ...)
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people in Japan, says gov’t
Up to 298,000 people are expected to be killed in Japan due mainly to a tsunami and building collapses if an earthquake of around magnitude 9 occurs in the Nankai Trough off the country’s Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Feb factory output up, retail sales slow as Trump 2.0 raises growth risks
Japan's factory output rose at a better than expected pace last month, driven by increases in production machinery and electronics parts, but a slowdown in retail sales pointed to the growing strains ... ( read original story ...)
As Myanmar Death Toll Crosses 1,600, A Look At The Worst Earthquakes In Recent Times
With rescue operations and global aid efforts underway in Myanmar and Thailand, here's a look back at some of the worst earthquakes to strike in recent times. ( read original story ...)
Devastating earthquakes around the world including catastrophic one that triggered immense tsunami
After the huge destruction and aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake, we take a look at some of the most powerful tremors ever recorded across the world - triggering huge devastation ( read original story ...)
Japan sends investigation team to quake-hit Myanmar
The Japanese government says it will send a five-member investigation team to Myanmar, following the earthquake that struck the central part of the country on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
At a Tokyo Fail Club gathering, speakers share candid talks about ventures gone wrong, bankruptcy and depression, touting a message of persistence in the face of adversity. ( read original story ...)
Trump Hits Japan With 25% Tariff Tokyo Should’ve Seen Coming
Hearing that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s approval rating fell below 28%, it’s hard not to wonder how it could possibly be that high. ( read original story ...)
Japan Mount Fuji Eruption: Guidelines for handling ashfall, evacuations and disaster preparedness near Tokyo – All you need to know
A government-appointed panel, composed of volcanologists and disaster preparedness experts, has now issued a set of guidelines on how to handle such a crisis, particularly if the eruption leads to widespread ashfall. ( read original story ...)
Why These 10 Countries Face the Highest Earthquake Risk?
Earthquakes have affected our planet's history and geography over millions of years. While tremors can occur worldwide, some countries experience significantly more seismic activity due to their proximity to major fault lines and tectonic plate borders. ( read original story ...)
Chef Jeff Osaka’s last-standing Denver restaurant, a conveyor-belt sushi spot, is closing
Osaka closed all but the original location of the restaurant, citing growing costs for labor and food that made his enterprise unsustainable. ( read original story ...)