Total solar eclipse in Chile
A total solar eclipse observed in Chile fascinates stargazers around the world.
read moreJapan resumes commercial whaling
Japan resumes commercial whaling after a blank of 31 years.
read more1 mil. ordered to evacuate due to torrential rain
Authorities is southwestern Japan order 1 million people to evacuate as heavy rains cause landslides and flooding.
read moreScarecrow village
An influx of scarecrows is bringing tourists to visit a dwindling community.
read moreG20: Spouses discuss marine environment
The spouses of G20 leaders interact with local students at an event highlighting the importance of oceans as The spouses...
read moreOsaka's Imperial tombs
Osaka Prefecture gears up as groups of ancient tombs are set to be registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
read moreOsaka vying for casino jackpot
Osaka is bidding to host one of Japan's first casino resorts.
read moreTurtle lays 120 eggs
Get up close and personal with a sea turtle as it lays 120 eggs on Ohama Beach in southwestern Japan.
read moreM6.7 quake hits Yamagata Niigata
A magnitude 6.7 quake strikes the Sea of Japan coast and injures 27 people.
read moreFlying squirrel nests in temple
A temple in southwestern Japan has found an unusual animal nesting in their paper lantern.
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