A 9.1 magnitude earthquake also caused a tsunami in the city of…

Japan’s prime minister, in an urgent press conference, declared a state of national disaster and urged the population to remain calm. “This is a disaster of historic magnitude. But Japan has risen again before, and it will do so again,” he stated resolutely.

Hospitals in the affected areas are overwhelmed, and thousands of people have sought refuge in makeshift shelters. More than 1.5 million homes are without electricity, and food, water, and basic necessities are in short supply. Self-defense forces, along with international rescue teams, are working tirelessly to find survivors under the rubble.