The island was the site of a fierce battle between japanese and u. S. Soldiers during world war ii. Palaus president , tommy hemengesau, says residents are looking forward to their arrival. We are very honored and very appreciative of the now planned visit of the emperor and the empress to visit palau as we remember the 70th anniversary of the end of world war ii. Remengesau says palau and japan must console the spirits of the dead. He says the anniversary is an important occasion to mourn those who died and to pray for peace. Palau was under japanese control for about three decades until the end of the war. Remengesau says he hopes the visit will allow the people of japan to learn more about palau. Now, people in palau are getting ready to host the imperial couple. Senator mark rudimu has fond memories of meeting them more than three decades ago. He traveled to japan as part of a School Exchange between the two countries. He visited the palace and met the couple, who were then the cro
And Scientists Say theyve detected radiation from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident in north america for the first time. Members of Japanese Education Ministry panel have just finished screening textbooks to be used in public schools. As a result references to territory japan controls or claims have more than doubled compared to textbooks now in use. Nhk worlds Tomoko Kamata has more. Reporter members of an Education Ministry panel screened more than 100 Junior High School textbooks to be used next year. It was the first time theyd done this using revised guidelines the government introduced last year. Japanese leaders say schools need to strengthen education on japanese sovereignty, and they want textbooks to clearly state that the Senkaku Islands in the east china sea, and takeshima islands in the sea of japan, are the countrys inherent territory. Japan controls the Senkaku Islands. The government maintains theyre part of the countrys territory. China and taiwan claims them. Jap
Out. A new survey shows people in japan and south korea realize the importance of the relationship between the two countries but still have negative views of each other. A volcano in southern japan has erupted. Officials have issued the highest level warning and ordered all the residents to mt, shindake exploded a little before 10 00 a. M. Friday local time. It sent up a 9,000 meter column of smoke. 140 people live on the island. One resident said he heard a huge explosion when the volcano erupted. Officials say rapid flows of gases and rocks have reached the coast. Translator more strong and large scale explosions could happen. We want people where explosions could happen to follow directions issued by local authorities including evacuation orders. Reporter kuchinoerabu is in kagoshima prefecture. Kuchinoerabu is only about 50 kilometers around. Eight people were killed about 80 years ago when mt, shindake erupted several times. The mountain was quiet for 34 years. Last august it spew
Both sides promised to end all hostilities, including rocket attacks and the targeting of individuals. Israeli officials agreed to open border crossings and allow the Free Movement of people and goods. That clause is scheduled to take effect after 24 hours. Translator after all the efforts, we were able to end violence and achieve a ceasefire. The egyptian foreign minister brokered the talks. He reaffirmed egypts commitment to the palestinian cause and a need for just resolution. U. S. Secretary of state Hillary Clinton helped negotiate the deal. She promised to work with partners in the region. The Israeli Military killed about 160 palestinians during the conflict. Palestinian militants fired rockets from the gaza strip that killed five israelis. Prime minister netanyahu said the right thing is to reach a lasting ceasefire but he warned of a wider military operation if security was threatened. Hamas leader mashau warned his forces would resume attacks if israel broke the truce. People
Ceasefire. Many wonder whether it will hold. Israeli forces and hamas militants traded fire for more than a week. They rained rockets on each other right up to a deadline but they agreed to a ceasefire and for now, it appears to be holding. Both sides promised to end all hostilities, including rocket attacks and the targeting of individuals. Israeli officials agreed to open border crossings and allow the Free Movement of people and good that clause is scheduled to take effect after 24 hours. Translator after all the efforts, we were able to end violence and achieve a ceasefire. The egyptian foreign minister brokered the talks. He reaffirmed egypts commitment to the palestinian cause and a need for just resolution. U. S. Secretary of state Hillary Clinton helped negotiate the deal. She promised to work with partners in the region. The Israeli Military killed about 160 palestinians during the conflict. Palestinian militants fired rockets from the gaza strip that killed five israelis. Pri