Japan shook by 5.8-magnitude quake off eastern coast

According to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, the quake’s magnitude was 5.7, but it said that the quake was not strong enough to cause damage on the land. The news of a quake in Japan follows the devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Iran-Iraq that ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Pushes Back on ‘Bizarre’ Death Tax That Deters Expats

Now, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is trying to ease the impact of the rule as part of her bid to make the city a global financial hub. Her government released a report last Friday urging the rule to be reviewed, together with other measures aimed at ... ( read original story ...)

Virtue and Moir win NHK Trophy to book GP Final spot

OSAKA, Japan — Three-time and reigning world champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have won the ice dance event at the NHK Trophy to secure a place in the International Skating Union's Grand Prix Final next month. Virtue and Moir, who led after the short ... ( read original story ...)

Vietnam Airlines March 2018 Nagoya aircraft changes

Vietnam Airlines during the month of March 2018 is planning operational aircraft changes on Hanoi – Nagoya route, currently served by Airbus A321 on daily basis. From 05MAR18 to 24MAR18, the Skyteam member will operate this route with Boeing 787-9 aircraft. ( read original story ...)

Hundreds of fish die at Tokyo aquarium due to lack of oxygen

Sunshine Aquarium said Thursday that 1,235 fish had died in the "Sunshine Lagoon" tank. Only 73 fish survived. The aquarium says it plans to gradually add more fish to the 12-meter (40-foot) -wide tank. A security guard found the dead fish on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Nikkei at 26-year high, other Asia shares muted

Add Stock Market as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Stock Market news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Japan's stock benchmark rose Thursday to its highest in more than a quarter century on the yen's weakness and healthy corporate earnings ... ( read original story ...)