Passengers shared what it was like to escape the crashed Japan Airlines flight. Everyone on board made it out alive. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines collision shows why we can’t be complacent about near-misses in the US
A Japan Airlines flight collided into a plane on the runway while landing in Tokyo. The fiery crash is the kind of accident aviation experts have warned about in the US. We can't get complacent about ... ( read original story ...)
How did nobody die on the burning Japan Airlines plane? Modern safety features and great training.
Remarkably, all 379 people on board survived after the Airbus A350 collided with a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft while trying to land. Graham Braithwaite, an expert on flight safety at Cranfield ... ( read original story ...)
Five dead on coastguard plane after Japan Airlines crash in Tokyo
Five people who were on board the coastguard plane have died, AFP news agency quotes Japan's transport minister as saying. State broadcaster NHK has also reported five dead. The captain escaped but is ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka oozing with confidence
NAOMI OSAKA, the four-time Grand Slam tennis champion from Japan, has become the cynosure of all eyes as she embarks on a comeback after nearly a 16-month absence. She did not disappoint. Given a wild ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese plane erupted in flames soon after landing at Tokyo’s busiest airport
Japan Airlines said that the Airbus appeared to have collided with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft, NHK reported. ( read original story ...)
Aoyama Gakuin Univ. takes Tokyo-Hakone ekiden Day 1 lead
Aoyama Gakuin University took a first-day lead of 2 minutes, 38 seconds over defending champion Komazawa University on Tuesda ... ( read original story ...)
Japan in ‘battle against time’ to rescue New Year’s Day quake survivors
Japan on Tuesday struggled to assess the extent of damage from an earthquake that struck its west coast, killing at least a dozen people, wrecking buildings and major roads, and knocking out power to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is bracing for a tsunami with waves as high as 16.5 feet after being struck by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake
Japanese public broadcaster NHK TV urged people to flee to high land or the top of a nearby building as quickly as possible. ( read original story ...)
Japan issues tsunami alert after series of strong quakes off western coast
Japan issued tsunami alerts on Monday after a series of strong quakes shook western areas. The Japan Meterological Agency reported a quake hitting Ishikawa and nearby prefectures, one of them ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks expected to reach new highs in 2024 despite strong yen headwinds
Tokyo stocks are expected to test an all-time high in 2024 on hopes of robust corporate results and real wage growth, overcoming a stronger yen that will pressure exporters amid prospects of policy ... ( read original story ...)
Being rich ‘impossible’: Japan survey reveals high schoolers’ financial views
To a question asking respondents to select up to three factors they considered important when choosing a company during job hunting, "stable" came out on top at 46.1%, followed by "high paying" at ... ( read original story ...)
Progress of Generative AI in Japan Surges After an Initial Lull
In a transformative turn of events, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has surged to the forefront of Japan’s technological landscape, capturing the attention of business leaders and public ... ( read original story ...)
More Japanese companies move to rehire former employees
Previously, it had been widely believed that quitting a job means completely severing the relationship with the employer. ( read original story ...)
After a slow start, generative AI gathers speed in Japan
An initially cautious attitude has given way to wider acceptance in the public and private sectors, providing a boost to digitalization efforts. ( read original story ...)
ZIPAIR Tokyo to Debut Tokyo-Vancouver Route in March 2024
ZIPAIR Tokyo is set to begin its new three-weekly route between Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Vancouver International Airport on March 13, 2024. ( read original story ...)