Japan’s economy contracted more than expected in the third quarter after an earthquake, typhoons and torrential rain battered production at home while exports declined amid softer demand overseas. Jap... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister calls for public works spending plan to boost economy
Increasing spending on public works started to gain support after a strong earthquake in September caused a blackout in the northern island of Hokkaido and a series of typhoons damaged transport infra... ( read original story ...)
Japan machinery orders hit by worst-ever slump in Sept, raise capex doubts
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s core machinery orders tumbled by the most on record in September after a severe earthquake and typhoons disrupted business activity, with economists now also worried about a ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.4 mag, 30 km ESE of Muroran, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) strikes 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Muroran in Japan on Thursday. The 4.4-magnitude earthquake was detected at 11:15:13 / 11:15 am (local time epicenter). Ex... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds of hotels and schools unprepared for Japan quake
TOKYO -- Many of Japan's older hotels, hospitals and schools are at risk of collapsing if hit by a major earthquake, and reinforcement work is not on pace to meet the government's target to ... ( read original story ...)
Flood and quake knock down Japan’s economy to ‘weakening’
TOKYO -- The earthquake and typhoons that struck Japan in September have caused the government to lower its assessment of the nation's industrial picture for the first time in two years. ( read original story ...)
Japan household spending falls in September, confounds expectations
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s household spending slumped in September from a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday, falling well short of economists’ expectations and suggesting a slow recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese earthquake damper maker staring at loss after faking data
A Japanese maker of earthquake proofing technology is likely to fall into the red after admitting to falsifying data. Sources say KYB Corporation is expected to report a net loss of about US$90 millio... ( read original story ...)
Japan October services PMI rebounds after quake, natural disasters
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s services sector grew strongly in October as new business expanded at the fastest clip in 5-1/2 years in a sign consumer spending bounced back after getting knocked by a serie... ( read original story ...)
Japanese prefecture devastated by 2011 earthquake thanks Yokota for relief efforts
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Japanese residents from Miyagi prefecture recently brought food, drinks and crafts to the home of U.S. Forces Japan to thank Americans for their help in the aftermath of the 2... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.5 mag, 15 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) has occurred on Monday, 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Tanabe in Japan. Global date and time of event UTC/GMT: 04/11/18 / 2018-11-04 23:19:16 / November 4, 2018 ... ( read original story ...)
5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Hokkaido: USGS
A shallow 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Monday, the US Geological Survey said. The moderate quake hit at a depth of eight kilometres (five miles), 107 kilo... ( read original story ...)
5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan’s Hokkaido: Report
A shallow 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Monday, the US Geological Survey said. The moderate quake hit at a depth of eight kilometres (five miles), 107 kilo... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.5 mag, 122 km ESE of Namie, Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) was reported 122 km ESE of Namie, Japan (76 miles) on Sunday. The temblor was reported at 22:28:59 / 10:28 pm (local time epicenter). Exact location of ea... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.4 quake has struck near Tanuma in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) strikes 7 kilometers (4 miles) from Tanuma in Japan on Sunday. The 4.4-magnitude earthquake has occurred at 22:19:09 / 10:19 pm (local time epicenter). The ear... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4 mag was detected near Chichi-shima in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4 (ml/mb) has occurred on Sunday, 270 km WNW of Chichi-shima, Japan (168 miles). Event id: us1000hb3q. Ids that are associated to the earthquake: us1000hb3q. Global time a... ( read original story ...)