1. A strong earthquake with an intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7 was observed at around 6:33 p.m. on Monday in Toshima Village in Kagoshima Prefecture southwestern Japan. There is no tsunami threat. An intensity of lower 5 was observed in Akusekijima Island in Toshima Village and 3 in Amami City.
2. Japanese seafood exporters and government officials have reacted positively to China’s announcement it will resume imports of the country’s marine products.
3. Wild bears continue to be spotted in human inhabited areas across Japan. Two people sustained injuries in separate bear attacks on Monday.