The quake hit at 2:44 pm (0644 GMT) about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of the city of Taitung at a depth of 10 kilometres, the USGS said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan struck by 2nd strong earthquake in as many days
A strong earthquake shook Taiwan on Sunday as a series aftershocks hit the self-governing island off China’s east coast. The 6.8 quake struck at a relatively shallow depth of 7 kilometers (4 miles) ... ( read original story ...)
Strong Quake Strikes Eastern Taiwan, Japan Issues Tsunami Alert
A strong earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, bringing at least one building down in a small town and prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan
A strong earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, bringing at least one building down in a small town and prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Japan Issues Tsunami Alert After 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 8,077 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Sunday reported 8,077 new coronavirus cases, up 59 from Saturday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in Tokyo is 25, up one from ... ( read original story ...)
Millions urged to shelter as Typhoon Nanmadol bears down on Japan
Typhoon Nanmadol could be one of Japan’s most destructive storms in decades, with winds that could collapse houses on Kyushu island, authorities warned. ( read original story ...)
Japan Warns ‘Violent Typhoon’ Could Hit on Sunday
Several areas were under evacuation orders for the storm, called Nanmadol, that was expected to carry gales and heavy rain and trace nearly the entire length of the country. ( read original story ...)
Special warning issued as ‘monster’ Typhoon Nanmadol hits Japan
A "monster" typhoon could bring unprecedented strong winds to a large part of Japan, the nation's meteorological agency said Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Rise in Japanese machinery orders in July surprises experts
Japan core machinery orders extended gains bringing hope that business growth spending may offset short-term issues caused by a global economic slowdown and a weaker yen ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands in shelters as ‘dangerous’ typhoon hits Japan
Thousands of people took refuge in shelters in southwestern Japan on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Nanmadol churned towards the region, prompting authorities to urge over four million residents to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese, Australian firms collaborate on world’s tallest timber tower
Construction firms from Japan and Australia have started work on a 182-meter-high skyscraper in central Sydney in a collaboration to ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Tokyo Games executive suspected of giving favors to ad agency ADK
Haruyuki Takahashi has been arrested on suspicion of taking bribes from companies including Aoki Holdings Inc. over Tokyo Games sponsorship contracts. ( read original story ...)
Historic remains in central Tokyo living witness to WWII defense of Imperial Palace
Near the Imperial Palace in the heart of Tokyo, seven old, mysterious circular concrete structures dot the embankment of the Chidorigafuchi m ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands in shelters as Japan braces for dangerous typhoon
Thousands of people were in shelters in southwestern Japan on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Nanmadol churned towards the region, prompting authorities to urge nearly three million residents to evacuate. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ GT hopes Japan property tie-up can emulate Toyota magic
Conglomerate GT Capital Holdings, a leading player in the Philippines' banking and auto markets, is now looking to tap the country's real estate boom as its next big growth driver, leveraging the ... ( read original story ...)