Quakes heavily damage southwestern Japan

Quakes heavily damage southwestern Japan

Elderly evacuees from powerful earthquakes that have struck southwestern Japan perform exercises at an evacuation center in the village of Minamiaso, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 22, 2016, to promote their circulation. Concern over the health of the evacuees is growing as their stay in evacuation center lengthens. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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