Japan's Self Defense Forces
Coverage of Japan's Self Defense Forces in the Nexus archive.
- Rescuers search for the missing after Japan earthquake as death toll rises to 13
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.
- Death toll rises to 13 as rescuers search for the missing after Japan earthquake
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.