A popular sunfish in Japan lost its appetite and banged on the side of its tank after the aquarium it lived in closed for renovations.

Japan’s Meteorological Agency withdrew a tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of southwest Japan.

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Middle Army conducts an anti-disaster drill in Toyo in the western Japan prefecture of Kochi on Jan. 13, 2025, simulating a magnitude 9.0 earthquake striking off Japan's Kii Peninsula near the Nakai Trough that runs along the country's Pacific coast.

The average retail price of gasoline in Japan soared to a 17-month high of 185.10 yen per liter as of Monday, following a reduction in a government subsidy, industry ministry data showed Wednesday. The average price for regular gasoline increased 4.

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, prompting tsunami advisories in Miyazaki and Kochi Prefectures. Residents were evacuated as a precaution, with minor injuries reported. The seismic activity is linked to the Nankai Trough.

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, prompting tsunami advisories for Miyazaki and Kochi Prefectures. Residents were evacuated as a precaution, though initial reports indicated minimal damage.

The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan has exceeded ¥185 per liter for the first time in 17 months, reflecting reduced government subsidies to oil wholesalers, the industry ministry said Wednesday.

TOKYO (AP) — 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.

Tsunami warnings have been declared for Miyazaki Prefecture, as well as for the adjacent Kochi Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a powerful earthquake has struck southwestern Japan.

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.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Monday ... in the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as nearby Kochi prefecture in Shikoku island, shortly after the quake struck at 9:19 ...

A nearly 7.0 earthquake rocked southern Japan on Monday with no reports of damage to the two nuclear power plants in the area.