Japan needs immediate deficit cut to fix fiscal path, IMF warns
TOKYO - Japan must act immediately to improve its fiscal health as the risks of natural disasters mount and social security ...
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Snow removal becomes more trouble than it's worth for unlucky residents
Two hardworking men from China's Liaoning Province probably didn't expect this outcome when they set out to clear snow from a roof. In the middle of the operation, the structure suddenly gave way - ...
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How Japan keeps its trains safe from earthquakes
Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for ...
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Residents in Northern Japan stuck in homes after record snowfall
Residents in Hokkaido, Japan became stuck in their homes after a record-breaking 4 feet of snow fell in the region in just 12 ...
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Japanese transit is a case study for disaster resilience
Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for example, has never seen a death or serious injury due to an earthquake or ...