Jan. 16, 2025

Japan Raises Nankai Trough Megaquake Probability to Some 80 Pct

Tokyo, Jan. 16 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government's Earthquake Research Committee has increased its assessed probability of an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 to 9 occurring along the Nankai Trough off the country's Pacific coast within the next 30 years to some 80 pct from 70-80 pct, officials said.

Open House to Raise Starting Monthly Salary to 360,000 Yen

Tokyo, Jan. 16 (Jiji Press)--Open House Group Co. has said it will raise the starting monthly salary for new employees joining the company in April this year to 360,000 yen from the current 330,000 yen.

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