WATCH: March 11 is the seventh-anniversary of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. As a result of that natural disaster, an estimated 20 tonnes of debris swept out to sea. Attached to the flotsam, tiny marine animals hitched a ride, eventually washing up ... ( read original story ...)
Investigating earthquake early warning systems
Applying Japan’s lessons to protect our coast. A visiting Japanese scientist says an earthquake early warning system for New Zealand would not need to be as costly as his own country’s sophisticated array. Dr Kimi Mochizuki has given talks in ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.4 mag was detected near Shizunai in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) was detected on Saturday, 47 kilometers (29 miles) from Shizunai in Japan. The temblor was picked up at 12:50:09 / 12:50 pm (local time epicenter). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: God was already drawing his heart, but tsunami made the difference
The 2011 earthquake off the coast of Japan was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan, measuring a magnitude 9.0–9.1. It triggered massive tsunami waves that reached heights of up to 133 feet and traveled six miles inland at Sendai. ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake 5.3 mag, 251 km N of Chichi-shima, Japan
A moderate earthquake magnitude 5.3 (ml/mb) has struck on Thursday, 251 km N of Chichi-shima, Japan (156 miles). All ids that are associated to the event: us1000d1bk. Unique identifier: us1000d1bk. Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 08/03/18 / 2018 ... ( read original story ...)
Sunday marks seven years since Japan’s Triple Disaster
Japan (MNN) – Seven years ago on the afternoon of March 11, a massive earthquake shifted Japan’s Honshu island by several feet. The moving earth resulted in a series of tsunamis, the first of which struck the Fukushima nuclear power plant at a height ... ( read original story ...)
Japan January Coincident Indicator Index Falls by Most Since 2011 Earthquake
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's index of coincident economic indicators fell in January by the most since the devastating earthquake and nuclear disaster in March 2011 due to weak shipments of cars and smart phone parts. The coincident index, which includes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan probes possible suicide of finance official amid cronyism scandal: media
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese police are investigating as possible suicide the death of an official at a finance ministry bureau that handled a land deal at the heart of a cronyism scandal threatening Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's popularity, media said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
China, Japan, South Korea bristle over U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
In South Korea, shares in Posco (:0054900.KS) were down more than 3 percent, while in Tokyo Japan's biggest steelmaker Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal (Tokyo:5401.T - News) was down slightly. Chinese steel futures slumped to their weakest level since November. ( read original story ...)
Japan auto parts giant Denso raises stake in chip maker Renesas
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese auto parts supplier Denso Corp (6902.T) said on Friday it has agreed to acquire an additional 4.5 percent stake in chip maker Renesas Electronics Corp (6723.T), as carmakers accelerate development of self-driving vehicles and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Toughens Oversight, Penalizes Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA ... Coincheck to Repay Victims In a news conference today, Coincheck also announced that it will begin compensating users who had their cryptocurrency stolen, beginning as soon as next week. The exchange was ... ( read original story ...)
Young Australian property investors look to buy in Japan
Young Australians fed up with rising house prices in Australia are looking as far afield as Japan to invest in their first property. New data from currency exchange OFX reveals Australians are transferring cash into Japanese Yen more than ever before ... ( read original story ...)
Japan central bank keeps policy steady, Kuroda likely to flag distant stimulus exit
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s central bank kept monetary settings unchanged on Friday and stuck to its upbeat view on the economy, underscoring its conviction that its massive stimulus program is helping drive inflation toward its elusive target. With fears ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Sticks With Holding Pattern
TOKYO—The Bank of Japan left its aggressive easing policy unchanged Friday and offered no new clues on when and how it might join other major central banks in winding down its measures as Haruhiko Kuroda heads toward a second five-year term as governor. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Market Sharply Higher Ahead Of BOJ Decision
In addition, a weaker yen lifted exporters' shares. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan will wrap up its monetary policy meeting announce its decision on interest rates later in the day. The central bank is widely expected to keep its benchmark lending rate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan real wages slump, overshadow rebound in household spending
A spate of data issued on Friday cast doubt on the Bank of Japan’s optimistic projection that a strengthening recovery will prompt firms to hike wages and boost consumption, helping accelerate inflation to its elusive 2 percent target. The weakness in ... ( read original story ...)