M7.6 quake rocks Sea of Japan areas, large tsunami warning issued

TOKYO, Jan. 1 Kyodo - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 rocked a wide area on the Sea of Japan coast Monday, disrupting the festive mood of New Year celebrations, with a large tsunami warning issued for the central prefecture of Ishikawa. The quake, which also shook buildings in central Tokyo, occurred around 4:10 p.m., registering a maximum 7 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. A tsunami measuring 1.2 meters or higher reached Wajima Port in the region. (Kyodo)

Exploring fish breeding farms in N China's Tianjin

STORY: Exploring fish breeding farms in N China's Tianjin DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the aquaculture industry STORYLINE: Fish farms in an industrial park in the Binhai New Area of Tianjin Municipality are busy in breeding fish and shrimps to facilitate the high-quality development of local aquaculture industry. With a breeding area of 1.2 million square meters and an annual breeding capacity of around 18.6 billion, the modern agricultural industrial park is home to more than 90 aquaculture enterprises. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

Sharp 90-inch display

Sharp 90-inch display

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows Sharp Corp.'s 90-inch liquid crystal display for digital signage. Sharp said on Nov. 22, 2012, it will release the display that is capable of showing a person at full height. The display, measuring 2 meters by 1.2 meters, is the first of its kind for use mainly by businesses and will go on sale on Jan. 28, 2013, for a price of around 2.6 million yen.

Telegraph plants prove a hit at flora show

Telegraph plants prove a hit at flora show

KOBE, Japan - A visitor to Japan Flora 2000 admires a telegraph plant. The plants, known for the distinctive movement of their leaves, have become popular among visitors to the flora exhibition being held at Awajishima Island, Hyogo Prefecture. The plants, which are often found in China, grow to around 1.2 meters and have violet flowers.

Telegraph plants prove a hit at flora show

Telegraph plants prove a hit at flora show

KOBE, Japan - A visitor to Japan Flora 2000 admires a telegraph plant. The plants, known for the distinctive movement of their leaves, have become popular among visitors to the flora exhibition being held at Awajishima Island, Hyogo Prefecture. The plants, which are often found in China, grow to around 1.2 meters and have violet flowers.