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 ...

‘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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)