TOKYO -- A tsunami advisory was issued for part of southwest Japan after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Monday, but the warnings to stay away from coastal areas were later lifted. A few instances of minor damage were reported. Japan’s Meteorological Agency initially estimated the magnitude was 6.9 but later revised it to 6.6.

TOKYO — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami threat.

When the sunfish began looking unwell days after the aquarium closed on Dec. 1 for a six-month renovation, its keepers suspected digestive problems, gave it less food and visited the fish tank to comfort the sunfish when there was construction noise, but to no avail.

Japan's Sakura or cherry blossom season is always eagerly awaited by tourists, but unfortunately the pink blooming phenomenon is short-lived.

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A solitary sunfish at an aquarium lost its appetite, began banging into its fish tank days after the facility closed for renovations.

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The Padma Awards celebrate the achievements of PR Sreejesh, an Olympian hockey goalkeeper, and IM Vijayan, a football legend. Sreejesh, awarded the Padma Bhushan, has been pivotal in India's Olympic successes,

The large sunfish arrived at the aquarium in February 2024 from the southern coast of Kochi in the Pacific Ocean. The sunfish, a member of the blowfish family known for its unique shape and big ...

Kanagawa Prefecture logged 11,443 cases, reaching 10,000 for the first time. Tokyo reported 20,401 cases on July 20, its third-highest daily figure. The previous high of 21,562 was set on Feb. 2 ...