2 months since powerful quakes in southwestern Japan

2 months since powerful quakes in southwestern Japan

KUMAMOTO, Japan, June 14 Kyodo - Municipal officials of the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto fall silent on June 14, 2016, in honor of victims of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit the city and surrounding areas two months ago. Mayor Kazufumi Onishi told the officials to do their utmost for those affected by the disaster.

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