The One about the day after the earthquake – Road collapse, water pipe burst causing leaks… Elevators at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, far away, are out of service

A day after the earthquake that registered a seismic intensity of 5- on the Japanese scale in Aomori Prefecture, the full extent of the damage is becoming clear. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging caution regarding large-scale earthquakes for the next week or so. Footage Read More …

The One about authorities warning of possible aftershocks after 7.7 earthquake in northern Japan

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake strikes northern Japan on April 20, triggering widespread shaking across the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions and prompting tsunami warnings along the Pacific coast. Authorities are warning of possible aftershocks and the continued risk of larger seismic activity, urging the public to remain Read More …

The One about surging fuel prices leads to ANA and JAL to increase their fuel surcharges

Due to soaring fuel prices caused by the escalating tensions in Iran, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced they will be significantly increasing their fuel surcharges, effective for tickets issued in May. Fuel surcharges, collected separately from fares on ANA and Read More …