A light earthquake with magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) was detected on Friday, Izu Islands, Japan region (0 miles). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) below the earth’s surface. Event id: us... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.6 quake has struck near Hirara in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.6 (ml/mb) has struck on Monday, 66 kilometers (41 miles) from Hirara in Japan. Exact location of earthquake, 125.2127° East, 24.2013° North, depth 37.54 km. A tsunami wa... ( read original story ...)
The Earthquake-Resistant Challenger Stadium In Japan
In the landscape of Japanese tennis, the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships has set the standard for the last 45 years. The country's lone ATP World Tour event continues to shine brightly in Toky... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.8 mag was detected near Izu Islands, Japan region
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.8 (ml/mb) was reported Izu Islands, Japan region (0 miles) on Sunday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exi... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.8 mag, 74 km NNW of Iwo Jima, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.8 (ml/mb) has struck on Saturday, 74 km NNW of Iwo Jima, Japan (46 miles). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exi... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.2 mag strikes near Nago in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.2 (ml/mb) has occurred on Thursday, 158 km NW of Nago, Japan (98 miles). Date and time of earthquake in UTC/GMT: 14/11/18 / 2018-11-14 19:40:16 / November 14, 2018 @ 7:4... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.1 mag strikes near Shinshiro in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.1 (ml/mb) has occurred on Friday, 11 kilometers (7 miles) from Shinshiro in Japan. Date and time of earthquake in UTC/GMT: 15/11/18 / 2018-11-15 23:56:46 / November 15, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Hit by Natural Disasters and Trade Frictions
In September a large earthquake triggered a blackout in the northern island of Hokkaido, which followed severe typhoons that damaged airports and transport infrastructure in western Japan. Businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Shrinks for Second Time in 2018 After Disasters
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 ...)