Passengers in a plane crash find themselves elbow-to-elbow with strangers in the dark encountering a life-or-death challenge: Squeeze between seats and debris to find an exit. ( read original story ...)
Aviation safety is built on the ‘Swiss cheese’ model – but the Japan Airlines crash shows the holes sometimes line up
A theory that air accidents are often the result of a series of smaller errors may explain why an Airbus A350 crashed into a smaller plane in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Shiroi Koibito Park, SAPPORO – Must-Visit Hokkaido Famous Cookie 白い恋人 Wonderland, Here’s An Inside Look
Now, do you know there is a Shiroi Koibito Park, also known as 白い恋人パーク located in Sapporo? The park itself can be a mix of a factory tour, a museum, and of course th ... ( read original story ...)
Deaths from western Japan earthquakes surpass 100; rain and snow imperil already shaky ground
Aftershocks threatened to bury more homes and block roads crucial for relief shipments, as the death toll from the earthquakes that rattled Japan’s western coastline last week surpassed 100 people on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
How Japan spent more than a century earthquake-proofing its architecture
The world’s most quake-prone country has long sought to disaster-proof its buildings through ancient wisdom, modern innovation and ever-evolving building codes. ( read original story ...)
US to provide assistance to Japan on airplane recorders in fatal collision
U.S. aviation safety officials will provide assistance to Japan in the reading of airplane recorders after a deadly collision between a Japan Airlines widebody jet and a small Coast Guard plane this week. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s sister Mari accuses father of long-term emotional, physical abuse
Naomi Osaka's sister Mari issued a disturbing Instagram post, accusing her father Leonard Francois of long-term emotional and physical abuse, as well as constant harassment. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sends sympathy messages to Iran, Japan -KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent messages of sympathy to the leaders of Iran and Japan on Saturday, state media said, after the countries were hit with deadly bombings and earthquake respectively this week. ( read original story ...)
Tuna sold for nearly $800,000 at Japan auction
STORY: Before opening, traders at Tokyo's Toyosu market marked the recent earthquake that struck Japan on New Year's Day with a moment of silence.Once trading got under way, an upscale sushi restaurant from Tokyo's Ginza district made the winning bid for the 238 kg (524. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Sister Mari Threatens To Kill Her Father If He Visits Her House
Naomi Osaka's sister Mari Osaka has accused their father of abuse and threatened to kill him if he ever visits her house again. In a since-deleted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake estimated to cost insurers $6.4 bln – report
Insured losses from the devastating earthquake in Japan could reach $6.4 billion, according to an estimate from U.S.-based catastrophe modeling firm Karen Clark & Co (KCC). ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani partnering with Dodgers to send relief funds to Japan in wake of devastating earthquake
Earlier this week a magnitude 7.6 earthquake devastated western Japan, and the death toll has risen to nearly 100 people. In the wake of this tragedy, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has partnered with the team to help the country rebuild. ( read original story ...)
Harry Kewell set for reunion with failed Celtic signing at Yokohama F. Marinos
Celtic defender Yuki Kobayashi is reportedly on his way to Yokohama F. Marinos, where he will reunite with Harry Kewell. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Video shows buildings swept away by landslide in Wajima
Video has emerged showing the moment a group of people escaped a massive landslide in Wajima, Japan. The footage, taken on New Year's Day 2024, was taken after a devastating magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit the country. On Friday, rescuers were rushing to find 242 people who were still missing. At least 94 people have been ...
3D Investment Partners becomes largest shareholder in Sapporo Holdings
Singapore-based 3D Investment Partners has become the largest shareholder in Japanese beverages manufacturer Sapporo Holdings after increasing its stake several times in recent months. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yen Slumps to Start the Year After Earthquake
A rise in U.S. Treasury yields and a New Year’s Day earthquake in Japan helped push down the yen, partly owing to speculation that the Bank of Japan is now less likely to change policy soon. The yen ( read original story ...)