TOKYO, July 29 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information:
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(Reporter)
I am Sho, with the Fuji Television Network. Madame Prime Minister, thank you for taking my question.
Yesterday, an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 struck Kumamoto Prefecture, causing extensive damage, including fatalities and injuries. As Prime Minister, what will be your approach to responding to this earthquake?(Prime Minister TAKAICHI)
Regarding the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, as of 8:30 a.m. today, 13 fatalities have been confirmed, including cases still under investigation to determine whether they were disaster-related. Extensive damage has also been confirmed, including injuries, collapsed buildi...