“The Kumamoto Earthquake that claimed 50 lives was selected as this year’s top domestic news story by The Yomiuri Shimbun readers. The Yomiuri Shimbun has asked its readers to choose the 10-top domestic news stories of the year annually since 1947. A total of 14,593 votes from Japan and abroad were submitted this year. The 10-top international news stories of the year will be published in The Japan News on Thursday.”

– Posted by Kirk