Japan's Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that jolted central Myanmar on Friday was caused by horizontal slips of land, called "strike-slip" faults. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s earthquake piles misery on civil war
Damage is reported in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city (which lies 600km away from the epicentre) and in Naypyidaw, the country’s capital. The control tower of that city’s airport has collapsed, according to Mary Callahan of the University of Washington. ( read original story ...)
Disney Names Tamotsu Hiiro New Japan Managing Director
Hiiro replaces Carol Choi, who retains her regional executive responsibilities as evp for APAC studios, original content strategy, networks and integrated marketing. ( read original story ...)
Asia Map Shows Region Rocked by Powerful Earthquakes in 24 Hours
More than 20 earthquakes have hit central and southeast Asia in the last 24 hours, with one of the most powerful in 75 years in Myanmar. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar hit by 7.7 quake. These are the top 10 largest earthquakes in the world
The Valdivian Earthquake, or the Great Chilean Earthquake, is the largest on record. It measured in at a magnitude of 9.5. off the coast of Chile near Valdivia and Puerto Montt area. ( read original story ...)
Chef Jeff Osaka’s last-standing Denver restaurant is closing
One month after closing Osaka Ramen, Denver restauranteur Jeff Osaka announced Friday he would end his last-standing restaurant in the city, Sushi-Rama. ( read original story ...)
Japan reveals emergency evacuation plan for 120,000 island residents near Taiwan
Japan Thursday disclosed an evacuation plan for 120,000 residents of islands near Taiwan as it announced an evacuation drill in fiscal 2026. The contingency plans are in case of an emergency. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake at Red Bull: Verstappen Has a New Teammate for the Japanese GP
As the saying goes, "where there's smoke, there's fire." And nothing could be further from the truth, as it has ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms check for damage in Myanmar quake
A major earthquake in Myanmar has prompted Japanese firms operating in the country to confirm the safety of their employees. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar earthquake: Bangkok rocked as 8.2 magnitude horror hits Thailand with dozens missing
Pictures shared by Thai locals show water cascading over rooftops as tremors shake pools set on high-rise buildings after the "significant" earthquake hit Bangkok ... ( read original story ...)
The Deepest Earthquake Ever Recorded Just Shook Japan
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Tokyo inflation exceeds forecasts, keeping BOJ on rate hike path
The leading indicator for nationwide inflation is likely to keep BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda mulling over the right timing for further rate hikes. ( read original story ...)
Toyota’s global output rises for second month in February on solid Japan sales
Toyota Motor said on Friday its global production rose for the second consecutive month in February, driven by higher output and stronger sales in Japan after recovering from a certification scandal in its home market last year. ( read original story ...)
Japanese people are starting to quit their jobs
In a 2024 survey by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 21% of young Japanese employees said they plan to stay with their current employer “until retirement”, down from 35% in 2014. The trend reflects Japan’s demographic reality too; ( read original story ...)
Mount Fuji eruption disaster prep begins: Japanese government delivers stark warning to Tokyo residents
Mount Fuji erupted. The disaster came on the heels of the Great Hōei earthquake, whose tectonic activity compressed magma deep within the mountain, causing a gigantic explosion that blanketed the area ... ( read original story ...)
Over 70 businesses register for Expo 2025 in Osaka
TANZANIA Trade Development Authority (Tantrade) has announced said that more than 70 business people have registered for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The expo, which will run from April 13 to October 13 ... ( read original story ...)