Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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