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A lonely ocean sunfish at the Kaikyokan Aquarium in Japan started showing signs of distress after the aquarium closed for renovations and visitors stopped coming. To address the issue, aquarium staff set up human cutouts outside the tank, which helped the sunfish regain its appetite and normal behavior.

Japan's political landscape has taken a historic turn with the landmark agreement between the ruling coalition and the opposition Nippon Ishin party to make high school education free from fiscal 2025. This unprecedented collaboration marks the first time in 29 years that a draft initial budget has been revised through negotiations between the ruling and opposition parties, signifying a significant shift in the country's political dynamic...

Japan's Lower House passed the initial budget for fiscal 2025, marking the first time in 29 years that the initial budget bill has been revised by the Diet. The budget includes measures for free high school education and an increase in the minimum annual taxable income, but faces opposition from some parties over the high-cost medical expense cap and the "1.03-million-yen barrier.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who were stranded on the International Space Station for nine months due to issues with their Boeing Starliner capsule, finally received their relief with the arrival of a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying their replacements. The duo is expected to return to Earth next week, weather permitting, following a handover period with the new crew.

Japanese investors sold a record amount of foreign bonds in the week through March 8, driven by concerns over the Eurozone debt market and Germany's plans for increased fiscal spending. Meanwhile, they took advantage of a stronger yen to boost their position in foreign shares, which were available at reduced prices following a recent global selloff.