1. After a strong earthquake struck northern Japan, tsunami advisories were issued but have since been lifted. However, people across wide areas of Japan should be on alert for a potential mega quake. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an alert for a potential mega quake, following the magnitude 7.7 quake on Monday.
2. Children across Japan began taking academic achievement tests on Monday. English exams for junior high students are fully online from this year.
3. An event featuring the traditional summer festival Awa dance has been held in Tokushima City, southwestern Japan. The Awa Dance Festival typically takes place in Tokushima every summer.