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Residents Flee Southwestern Japan Island After Devastating Earthquake

Residents of a southwestern Japan island scrambled to evacuate as a powerful earthquake rattled the region. Authorities are urging everyone to remain vigilant amid ongoing aftershocks, while emergency teams race against time to assess the damage and ensure everyone’s safety. Thankfully, no casualties have been reported so far

Inside Japan’s Heated Battle Over Surnames

Japan is ablaze with a passionate debate over surname rights, as more and more couples demand the freedom to select their shared last names. This heated clash shines a spotlight on the struggle between long-standing cultural traditions and the rising wave of modern views on identity and gender equality