an associate professor at Osaka University, told Design News that prior to their research, self-healing polymers have been categorized into two types: physical approach and chemical approach. The physical mechanism often relies on polyrotaxane, a ... ( read original story ...)
Vanilla Air to launch daily flights to Hakodate from Tokyo, Osaka
Vanilla Air Inc., a low-cost carrier unit of ANA Holdings Inc., said Tuesday it will launch daily flights between Hakodate and Tokyo as well as Osaka next year. The first flight by a domestic LCC bound for Hakodate, a major city in Japan's northern most ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka cops: Kindai student accused in sexual assault of woman in bar
OSAKA (TR) – Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a 22-year ... An acquaintance of Seto told TBS News (Oct. 22), “Girls are free of charge. They were collected from talent agencies for models and high-end sex parlors.” According to the Asahi ... ( read original story ...)
B.C. family rattled by Japan earthquake during Tokyo visit
The couple are in Tokyo to adopt a baby girl and they were in their hotel room, along with their two-year-old son, when the room started shaking. “We were in bed and all of a sudden I could hear my wife yelling ‘there’s an earthquake, we’re having ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei posts 5-day winning streak, earthquake impact seen limited
A powerful earthquake that hit northern Japan in the early morning had only a limited impact on the market. The Nikkei rose 0.3 percent to 18,162.94, its highest close since early January. The broader Topix gained 0.3 percent to 1,447.50 and the JPX-Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei pauses after rally, earthquake impact seen limited
... after a strong rally and as investors pondered the impact of a powerful earthquake that hit northern Japan. Before the Tokyo market opened, Nikkei futures traded in the United States briefly slipped after the quake, which also triggered a tsunami. ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts tsunami warnings after strong quake
All tsunami warnings have been lifted in Japan, seven hours after a powerful offshore earthquake triggered a series of moderate tsunami waves. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo earthquake 'brings Tsunami warning' as 7.3 magnitude shaker strikes off coast of Fukushima
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has shaken Tokyo after striking off the cost of Japan ... We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit Mirror.co.uk/news. ( read original story ...)
Japan hit by earthquake considered an aftershock of 2011 Fukushima disaster
One woman suffered cuts to her head from falling dishes, Kyodo news agency reported, citing fire department officials. Japanese Minister for Disaster Management Jun Matsumoto told reporters about three hours after the quake that there had been no reports ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake was an aftershock of 2011 quake, officials say
TOKYO - Coastal residents fled to higher ground as a powerful earthquake sent a series of moderate tsunamis toward Japan's northeastern shore Tuesday and fuelled concerns about the Fukushima nuclear power plant destroyed by a much larger tsunami five year ago. ( read original story ...)
Powerful earthquake strikes off Japan's Fukushima prefecture
A large earthquake has struck off the coast of Japan’s troubled Fukushima prefecture. Registered at a magnitude of 7.4 by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), tsunami warnings have been issued for Fukushima and neighbouring Miyagi prefectures ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese peacekeepers arrive in South Sudan with new mandate
JUBA, South Sudan – Japanese peacekeepers, with a broader mandate to use force, land in South Sudan, the first overseas deployment of the country's troops with those expanded powers in nearly 70 years. The 350 Self-Defense Forces will replace a ... ( read original story ...)
FT in Talks on Acquisitions Year After Nikkei Deal
The Financial Times is in talks to buy companies that strengthen its digital subscription business as the newspaper capitalizes on greater financial support from its new owner, Japan’s Nikkei Inc., FT Chief Executive Officer John Ridding said. ( read original story ...)
Japan boosts ties with Argentina
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to boost trade and investment with Argentina during a state visit Monday to the country with Latin America's third-biggest economy. Argentina currently lags behind its neighbors Brazil and Chile in doing business ... ( read original story ...)
7.4 magnitude quake off Japan's coast triggers small tsunamis, coastal evacuations
One woman suffered cuts to her head from falling dishes, Kyodo news agency reported, citing fire department officials. Japanese Minister for Disaster Management Jun Matsumoto told reporters about three hours after the quake that there had been no reports ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says TPP would be "meaningless" without the US
Earlier Monday, Abe met with Argentine President Mauricio Macri and signed trade deals in the first visit by a Japanese premier to Argentina in 57 years. Abe was joined by business leaders and CEOs of major Japanese companies and banks, including ... ( read original story ...)