Japan: Rescue 'race against time' after deadly earthquake hits Kumamoto

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.

The centuries-old castle, one of the country’s best-known, was also affected by the region’s 2016 earthquakes.

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In many videos, people are seen crouching and running for shelters in stores, malls and airports due to the intense shaking caused by the tremors.