Japan’s economy, the world’s third largest, has fallen into recession. New data show the economy shrank at a 1.6 percent annual rate in July, August and September, after an even sharper decline in the previous quarter. Textbooks often define “recession” as two consecutive quarters of “negative growth.” The shrinking economy follows a tax increase that […]
The death toll from the sudden eruption of Mount Ontake continues to rise as more bodies are discovered on the sacred mountain. The number now stands at 48 and will more than likely increase further. Twelve more bodies were discovered near the summit o f the popular tourist spot and the location of Japan’s highest […]
The United States warns of another nuclear test is soon coming from North Korea, the U.S. says that its military satellites have identified “imminent signs” that that country is readying the Punggye-ri proving grounds. This new development comes even as the Kyoto News Agency in Japan reports on leaked documents from a military source in China […]