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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 8

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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'Canadian Academy' provides haven for returnees' kids

TOKYO, Japan - Arisa Angela Fukasaku (C), a 22-year-old teacher at ''Canadian Academy Setagaya,'' talks with her pupils. The academy is unique among private schools in Japan, serving as a haven for children of Japanese who have returned from abroad. By Mitsuru Sakai

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Climbing Mt. Yu, highest peak in NE Asia

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The summit commands a spectacular view at dawn. Taiwan youths, exploding with cheers of ''Wonderful!,'' hasten to take pictures. Photo by Kyodo photographer Mitsuru Sakai. (Kyodo)