Heavy machinery removes debris at AEON Mall, which was damaged by an explosion following an earthquake, in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, Friday, July 31, 2026.

Searchers continued to work in the Kumamoto area, including at the site of the collapsed mall, where some of the most serious damage was recorded.

(Image credit: Kyodo News)

Continue reading

Read the full report at NPR News

NPR News supplies a brief version of this story through its feed. Continue to the original publication for the complete report.

Read the original at NPR News