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Japan's central bank injected a record 7 trillion yen ($85.5 billion) into money markets and the Tokyo stock market nosedived Monday on the first business day since an earthquake and tsunami devastated the country's northeast and raised dire worries about the economy.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has hit northern Japan, shaking buildings in Tokyo and prompting the country's meteorological agency to issue a tsunami alert for the northeastern coast. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries, but officials are still assessing the situation.

Thousands of protesters marched through Tokyo on Saturday to demonstrate against what they called China's invasion of disputed islands that both countries claim.

Prime Minister Naoto Kan rejected China’s demand that Tokyo apologize for the arrest of a Chinese trawler captain.

All Nippon Airways is getting set to enhance its international flight operations in anticipation of a rebound in demand for travel in Asia, by taking advantage of its Star Alliance partnerships, recent open skies agreements, and new slots at Tokyo's Haneda airport.

Tourists are known for acting silly sometimes. You have to cut them some slack. But licking the tuna?