Japan sends prefab shelters to quake-hit Turkey

Japan sends prefab shelters to quake-hit Turkey

KOBE, Japan - One of three Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) ships starts to load 500 prefabricated houses at Kobe port Sept. 21 to transport them to Turkey for use by survivors of the Aug. 17 massive earthquake. Photo shows the fast combat support ship Tokiwa loading containerized prefabricated houses.

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