Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or greater struck within days of each other in Alaska and Japan, raising concerns that another big quake could be on the way. The first earthquake occurred in Alaska on December 6 with a magnitude of 7.0, a major earthquake capable of causing serious damage if it had not happened … Read more
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for her country has been named the slogan of the year. The ultra-conservative Takaichi spoke out in October when she was elected head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Many were initially as concerned about her work ethic as … Read more
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often hailed as a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being shouted by well-wishers along the roads drowned out her parents’ cheers. When she turns 24 on Monday, her supporters want to change Japan’s male … Read more