Kumamoto mall explosion raises concern over Japan's disaster response hubs

Natural disastersAeon's shopping complex was expected to provide shelter, food for locals in case of disasterA magnitude-7.1 earthquake that hit Japan's Kumamoto prefecture triggered an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto. The shopping complex had been designated as an evacuation site for local residents in case of a natur

Tuesday's magnitude 7.1 quake registered up to a shindo 7, the highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- About 20 to 30 people, including shopping mall workers, may be trapped inside a mall building after an explosion Tuesday in quake-hit