Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes Chiba, east of Tokyo

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, at around 7:03 p.m. on Friday. Japan's Meteorological Agency says there is no threat of a tsunami. The agency estimates the epicenter was off the eastern coast of Chiba, and the focus was ... ( read original story ...)

Earthquake Jolts Eastern Japan, No Tsunami Warning – NHK

TOKYO (Reuters) - An earthquake shook eastern Japan with a magnitude of 6.2, according to public broadcaster NHK. The temblor shook buildings in Tokyo as well as the surrounding prefectures, according to local media. There was no tsunami warning following the quake, NHK said. ( read original story ...)

4 best park cafés in Tokyo for coffee and relaxing views

There are plenty of ways to spend warm, sunny days in Tokyo, like exploring the city’s coolest neighbourhoods or best public art installations. But there are also days when it’s enough to just enjoy a casual stroll through the park to unwind and escape ... ( read original story ...)

Japan, US defense chiefs to meet in Tokyo next week

Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu says he will have talks with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Tokyo next week. Hamada said on Friday that the meeting will take place on June 1. He said the two defense chiefs will discuss concrete measures to ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo consumer prices up 3.2% in May as food costs jump

Overall prices in the Japanese capital remain high as people continue to pay more for food and some services. Tokyo's consumer price index is released ahead of figures for all of Japan. It is considered to be a leading indicator of inflation nationwide. ( read original story ...)