Aeon Mall

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that killed 38 people. The cleanup faced challenges due to intense heat, with over 46,000 households without water and temporary housing construction underway.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake caused 38 deaths and widespread damage. Residents face challenges including water shortages and extreme heat, with over 46,000 households without water and 8,500 people in emergency shelters. A mall explosion linked to a gas leak killed two employees, and criticism arose over the prime minister's visit to a well-equipped shelter.

Two women were killed in a blast after being ordered by their boss to re-enter a quake-affected mall in Japan to secure cash. Their employer has apologized for sending them back.

Two women died in an explosion at an Aeon shopping centre in Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture after an earthquake. Their employer, Habita, instructed them to return inside to secure sales proceeds in a safe. Company executives apologized to one victim’s family and provided a written account of events.

An elderly woman in her 70s with apparent heat stroke was found dead in a car in Kumamoto, Japan, raising the earthquake death toll to 36. The region faces extreme heat and challenges including fuel shortages, water scarcity, and overcrowded evacuation shelters.

Japan ended a dayslong search-and-rescue operation at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake killed 34 people. The mall's collapse, caused by a gas leak explosion, trapped employees, with five rescued and seven bodies recovered. Rescue efforts concluded as all missing were accounted for, but challenges like water shortages and extreme heat persist.

Japan ended a multi-day search-and-rescue operation at a collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed 34 people. Five were rescued and seven bodies recovered over five days, with officials confirming all missing individuals accounted for. The mall collapse followed an explosion likely caused by a gas leak, and ongoing challenges include water shortages, heatwaves, and damaged infrastructure.

Japanese authorities ended a five-day search-and-rescue operation at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto, following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that killed 34 people. The mall's second floor collapsed due to an explosion from a suspected gas leak, resulting in five survivors rescued and seven bodies recovered. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged teams to 'not leave anyone behind' as challenges like water shortages and extreme heat impacted over 70,000 homes.

Officials have concluded a five-day search-and-rescue operation at a collapsed Aeon Mall in southwest Japan after a powerful earthquake killed 34 people.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has killed 34 people, with rescuers searching collapsed structures like the Aeon Mall in Kashima and a factory in Yatsushiro. Over 79,000 homes lack water, 2,700 are without electricity, and thousands face heat-related risks amid summer temperatures exceeding 35°C.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan caused 34 confirmed deaths, damaged infrastructure including a mall and factory, and left over 9,000 people in shelters. Search efforts continue at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima and a factory in Yatsushiro, with 11 rescued and 18 confirmed dead at those sites.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan caused 34 confirmed deaths, injured over 80 people, and damaged infrastructure including a mall and factory. Rescue operations continued at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, where seven were found dead and 11 rescued, and a factory in Yatsushiro, where nine were confirmed dead.

The death toll from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kyushu region rose to 34, with 7 confirmed dead and 11 rescued at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, and 9 dead and 11 rescued at a factory in Yatsushiro. Over 9,000 people remain in shelters, and more than 3,500 homes lack electricity.

Shoppers at Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, Japan fled after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck on July 28. An hour later, a large explosion was reported inside the mall.

The Aeon mall in Japan is affected by an earthquake, with Japanese PM Takaichi describing the rescue efforts as a 'race against time' for those trapped. The situation is likened to 'volcanic ash falling' in the aftermath.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area caused at least 23 deaths, 63 injuries, and significant damage, including a mall explosion and factory chimney collapse. Rescue efforts continue as hope fades for survivors, with thousands displaced and infrastructure disrupted.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan caused an explosion at AEON Mall, killing 23 people and injuring 63. Rescue efforts continue in Kumamoto Prefecture as hope for finding survivors dwindles.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto area in southwestern Japan, killing 23 people, injuring 63, and causing significant damage including a mall explosion and factory chimney collapse. Rescue efforts continue as hope for finding survivors dwindles, with thousands displaced and infrastructure disrupted.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake in southwestern Japan killed 18 people, including a foreigner, and injured 62. Rescue efforts focused on the damaged Aeon Mall in Kashima, where a gas explosion caused additional casualties, and a factory collapse in Yatsushiro that killed five.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area killed 18 people and injured 62, with rescuers searching for survivors in damaged buildings like the Aeon Mall in Kashima city and a 16th-century Buddhist temple. A gas explosion at the mall and collapsed structures intensified the crisis, while rising heat complicated rescue efforts.

An earthquake in southwestern Japan killed 18 people, including a Vietnamese technical intern, and injured 62 others. The Aeon Mall in Kashima collapsed, trapping people and causing four deaths, while a factory chimney collapse killed five. Rescuers searched rubble amid heat and concerns about rising casualties.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, killed 13 people and left many missing, prompting rescue operations at damaged structures like Aeon Mall and Nippon Paper Industries' factory. Infrastructure disruptions include suspended bullet train services, power outages, and damaged Kumamoto Castle. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized urgent rescue efforts amid a heat wave.

The death toll from a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto area has risen to 13 after the newly reopened Aeon Mall collapsed. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed the fatalities and emphasized ongoing rescue efforts for the missing.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing 13 people and trapping seven others. Rescue operations are ongoing at damaged structures like the Aeon Mall in Kashima Town and the Nippon Paper Industries Co. factory, with the Japan Self Defense Forces assisting. The quake caused infrastructure damage, including a derailed train and damage to Kumamoto Castle, and injured over 90 people.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing 13 people and damaging structures like the Aeon Mall and Yatsuhiro Shrine. Rescue operations continue for the missing, with Japan's Self Defense Forces assisting in recovery efforts. The quake also caused a train derailment and damage to Kumamoto Castle, which was previously affected by a 2016 earthquake.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu island in Japan, causing structural collapses at a shopping center and paper factory, resulting in injuries, missing persons, and evacuations. Tsunami advisories were issued but lifted, while businesses like Toyota and Honda suspended operations for safety assessments.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, Japan, causing the collapse of the Aeon Mall in Kashima Town, leaving 20-30 employees missing and others injured. A tsunami advisory was issued but lifted within two hours. Damage to roads, bridges, and buildings was reported, with trains and an airport runway suspended for safety checks.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, causing part of Aeon Mall to collapse and leaving dozens missing or injured. A tsunami advisory was issued but quickly lifted.

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing building collapses, injuries, and damage to historical landmarks. The Aeon Mall partially collapsed, trapping shoppers, while Kumamoto Castle and a shrine sustained damage. Over 50 people were injured, and military forces were deployed for relief efforts.