Total solar eclipse in Chile

Total solar eclipse in Chile

A total solar eclipse observed in Chile fascinates stargazers around the world.

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Japan resumes commercial whaling

Japan resumes commercial whaling

Japan resumes commercial whaling after a blank of 31 years.

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1 mil. ordered to evacuate due to torrential rain

1 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.

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Scarecrow village

Scarecrow village

An influx of scarecrows is bringing tourists to visit a dwindling community.

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G20: Spouses discuss marine environment

G20: Spouses discuss marine environment

The spouses of G20 leaders interact with local students at an event highlighting the importance of oceans as The spouses...

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Osaka's Imperial tombs

Osaka's Imperial tombs

Osaka Prefecture gears up as groups of ancient tombs are set to be registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

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Osaka vying for casino jackpot

Osaka vying for casino jackpot

Osaka is bidding to host one of Japan's first casino resorts.

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Turtle lays 120 eggs

Turtle lays 120 eggs

Get up close and personal with a sea turtle as it lays 120 eggs on Ohama Beach in southwestern Japan.

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M6.7 quake hits Yamagata Niigata

M6.7 quake hits Yamagata Niigata

A magnitude 6.7 quake strikes the Sea of Japan coast and injures 27 people.

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Flying squirrel nests in temple

Flying squirrel nests in temple

A temple in southwestern Japan has found an unusual animal nesting in their paper lantern.

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