A moderately strong earthquake rattled northeast Japan late Tuesday, but there were no reports of injury or damage. Preliminary data from the Japanese Meteorological Agency says the estimated 6.4 magnitude quake was centered off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, an estimated 10 kilometers below sea level. No tsunami alert was issued. Earlier this month, Japan […]
6.4-Magnitude Quake Rattles Northeast Japan
Posted March 27th, 2012 at 7:35 am (UTC-5)
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Japan Prepares Defenses Against N. Korean Rocket Launch
Posted March 23rd, 2012 at 9:20 am (UTC-5)
Japan says it is preparing its missile defense systems to shoot down any North Korean rocket that threatens Japanese territory. Defense Minister Naoki Tanaka, spoke Friday in Tokyo, as North Korea moves forward with plans to launch a missile next month that it says will put a satellite in orbit. The United States, South Korea […]
Japan Announces Surprise Trade Surplus for February
Posted March 22nd, 2012 at 2:15 am (UTC-5)
Japan has posted an unexpected trade surplus for February, reversing five months of heavy losses. The finance ministry announced a $394-million surplus last month, fueled by a 26.9 percent rise in auto exports to the United States. Imports rose by 9.2 percent, thanks to Japan’s growing demand for fuel imports in the aftermath of last […]
Japan Indicts Chinese Trawler Captain
Posted March 15th, 2012 at 9:10 am (UTC-5)
Japan has indicted the Chinese fishing trawler captain who sparked an international incident in 2010 when he rammed two Japanese naval craft near a disputed island chain in the East China Sea. The formal indictment, announced Thursday, came after an independent inquest panel overturned a decision by prosecutors to drop charges against the captain . […]
Quakes Rattle Tokyo, Northeastern Japan
Posted March 14th, 2012 at 8:10 am (UTC-5)
A series of earthquakes sent jitters through Tokyo and northeast Japan late Wednesday, but caused no apparent damage or injury. Seismologists say the first quake, a 6.8 magnitude temblor off Hokkaido island, struck some 700 kilometers northeast of Tokyo. Authorities lifted all tsunami advisories about 90 minutes later. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the 5.7 […]
World Holds Vigils for Victims of Japan’s Deadly Earthquake, Tsunami
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 8:55 pm (UTC-5)
Tens of thousands of anti-nuclear protesters gathered in cities around the world Sunday to mark the first anniversary of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami that left more than 22,000 people dead or missing, and led to one of the worst nuclear crises in history. Japan collectively paused at 2:46 pm Sunday — the exact moment the […]
Australians Remember Fukushima Disaster
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 3:15 pm (UTC-5)
Hundreds of anti-nuclear protesters held rallies across Australia Sunday to mark the first anniversary of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. The rallies in Sydney, Melbourne and other cities also were part of a national day of action to end uranium mining in Australia. Sydney’s march took place near the Australian headquarters of two global mining […]
Japan Marks First Anniversary of Deadly Earthquake, Tsunami
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 3:35 am (UTC-5)
Japan observed a moment of silence Sunday, to mark the first anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last year, leading to one of the worst nuclear crises in history. Emperor Akihito led millions in mourning and prayer Sunday at a televised ceremony from Tokyo. The ceremony marked the exact minute the 9.0 […]
Japan Marks First Anniversary of Deadly Earthquake, Tsunami
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 1:50 am (UTC-5)
Japan observed a moment of silence Sunday, to mark the first anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last year, leading to one of the worst nuclear crises in history. Emperor Akihito led millions in mourning and prayer Sunday at a televised ceremony from Tokyo. The ceremony marked the exact minute the 9.0 […]
Japan Observes Anniversary of Deadly Quake, Tsunami
Posted March 10th, 2012 at 7:05 pm (UTC-5)
Sunday marks the first anniversary of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan, leading to one of the worst nuclear crises in history. A formal ceremony in Tokyo, the capital, will be the centerpiece of Japan’s official remembrance, with speeches from Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and Emperor Akihito. Public transport is expected to stop, […]
