For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed South China Sea
The United States, Japan and the Philippines have staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese military ship kept watch from a distance ... ( read original story ...)
SpaceX’s Crew 11 to space station named: 2 from NASA, plus Russia, Japan
NASA on Friday announced the four crew members of Crew-11 who will be part of Space X's next trip to the International Space Station no earlier than July from Florida. ( 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 ...)
Earth’s oceans weren’t always blue, scientists say
But while lifeless during that time, the planet was already covered by vast oceans dotted with hydrothermal vent systems that released large amounts of ferrous iron into the water. The earliest ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s Jeff Barna Promoted to President & CEO of Yokohama Corporation of North America
Yokohama organizational changes include leadership promotions and expanded roles to support North American operations. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed South China Sea as a Chinese ship keeps watch
The United States, Japan and the Philippines on Friday staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese military ship kept watch from a distance. ( read original story ...)
This crypto country has no taxes or bureaucracy— and it’s thriving
As the Free Republic of Liberland marks its 10th anniversary this April, founder and president Vít Jedlička reflects on its growth, technological advancements, and its ongoing mission to redefine ...
KKR and state-backed JIC to take Japan’s Topcon private for $2.3bn
TOKYO (Reuters) -- U.S.-based private equity firm KKR and Japanese state-backed fund Japan Investment Corp (JIC) will acquire medical gear maker Topcon in a tender offer buyout worth 348 billion yen ...
Japan warns of economic harm from Trump’s car import tariffs
I recognize that the impact that this will have on the economy will be very big, — said the country's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday. Exports are a major driver of Japan's economic growth. — ...
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 ...)
Japan issues guidelines telling public what to do if Mount Fuji erupts
Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. ( 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 ...)