Built as part of the recovery effort, the Michinoku Trail is driving the discovery of a long-overlooked region ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man runs marathon in honor of wife, 3 children who died in earthquake
A Japanese man is making headlines for running a marathon to honor his family who died in an earthquake earlier this year. Oma wore a shirt with a picture of his wife Haruka, 38, their daughter Yuka, ... ( read original story ...)
Strong magnitude 6 earthquake rocks Japan 10km under sea level
Japan has been struck by an undersea earthquake measuring magnitude six. The quake’s epicentre was 10km under sea level, off the northeast Coast of Amami-Oshima Island, the country’s meteorological ... ( read original story ...)
Strong magnitude 6 earthquake rocks Japan
Japan has been struck by an earthquake measuring magnitude 6. The quake’s epicentre was 10km under sea level, off the northeast Coast of Amami-Oshima Island, the country’s meteorological agency said. This is the south of the main islands of Japan, but the quake could still be felt in some residential areas. ( read original story ...
Japan’s growth hit by ‘megaquake’ warnings amid PM Ishiba’s efforts to revitalise economy
Japan's economic growth slowed to 0.2% in the third quarter, impacted by earthquake warnings and a powerful typhoon that disrupted activity. Despite this, Prime Minister Ishiba remains optimistic ... ( read original story ...)
‘Megaquake’ warning hits Japan’s growth
Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official data showed Friday, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to jumpstart the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Nuclear Reactor Disqualified Under Post-Fukushima Safety Standards
This is the first reactor barred in Japan under stricter safety protocols adopted after the Fukushima disaster. ( read original story ...)
No. 1 reactor at Takahama plant passes 50-year operating mark
The reactor is a pressurized water reactor-type with an output of 826,000 kilowatts. The reactor was shut down after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. But it was restarted in July 2023 after being shut down for 12 and a half years ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese insurers double down on tech to weather disaster risks
Industry players are relying on data analytics to improve risk management. Rising interest rates in Japan are expected to discourage general insurance uptake and lead to a wider protection gap, with many insurers still struggling to make money after another year of doomlike natural catastrophes. ( read original story ...)
Japan nuclear reactor in 2011 disaster-hit area restarted after halt
A nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan, hit by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, was restarted Wednesday after a tempora ... ( read original story ...)
Over 30% of Japan youth unaware of Nankai Trough megaquake advisory in Aug.: survey
More than 30% of people in their 20s to 30s in Japan were unaware the government had issued an advisory for a potential megaquake along the N・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Lost his Father in 2011 earthquake, 23 year old Star Japanese pitcher all set to move MLB, will follow footsteps of Dodgers fame Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani who is the highest paid Athlete in the World has recently helped Los Angeles Dodgers win MLB World Series against New York Yankees. ( read original story ...)
A Tsunami Triggered By a Massive Earthquake in Japan
Causing 18,000 fatalities and great devastation in Japan, on March 11, 2011, a tsunami struck Japan that was triggered by a massive earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Japanese company develops brilliant solution to keep offshore wind turbines working amid natural disasters: ‘Minimizes earthquake-induced vibrations’
Power worked with the University of Tokyo to develop a new type of foundation for offshore wind turbines to make them earthquake-resistant, according to Interesting Engineering. The foundation technology, ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s Bullet Train Revolutionized Travel 🚄
In 1964, Japan launched the Shinkansen, a high-speed train that seemed impossible at the time. This episode covers how Japan’s Bullet Train project overcame skeptics and became a global icon. We’ll explore its advanced features, ( read original story ...)
Japan electric company removes small debris from Fukushima nuclear plant
Nov. 7 (UPI) --Japanese nuclear plant workers, for the first time, removed a small amount of melted fuel from one of the Fukushima Daiichi plant reactors damaged in the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, officials said on Thursday. The debris in the ... ( read original story ...)