Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trln in damage, kill 300,000 people
Japan's economy could lose as much as $1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, ...
Japan warns ‘big one’ earthquake could kill 300,000 people
New report says a magnitude 9 tremor in the Nankai Trough has potential for damage equivalent to half of annual GDP ...
Strong winds whip up western Japan wildfires, 15 buildings destroyed
The wildfires burned through a cumulative 900ha, but no casualties have been reported. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Building fire kills two in Japan's Kawasaki
A fire destroyed a building housing both a restaurant and residential units in Kawasaki City on Saturday, leaving two people ...
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3D printer used to construct train station building in Japan
The station building in Wakayama Prefecture is the world's first to be built with 3D printer technology, West Japan Railway ...
From building stadiums to selling trading cards, baseball biz is different in Japan
Topps, Populous and New Balance are all examples of baseball-connected brands that are tailoring their businesses to succeed ...
Wildfires spread in Okayama, Ehime; homes, buildings burned
Wildfires in Okayama and Ehime prefectures continued to rage on March 24 after evacuation orders were issued for nearly 3,000 ...
Strong winds whip up western Japan wildfires; 8 buildings lost
The latest blazes came after a massive wildfire that burned around 3,000ha over 12 days. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Strong winds whip up western Japan wildfires, eight buildings already destroyed
Strong winds intensified out-of-control wildfires in two western Japan prefectures on Wednesday, leaving at least eight ...