"Rescue Efforts Intensify in Japan Amid Earthquake Aftermath and Airport Tragedy"

The fishing town of Wajima, Japan, has been severely affected by the country's most powerful earthquake in 12 years, resulting in fires, destruction of homes, and at least 73 fatalities. Rescue efforts are being hampered by damaged infrastructure, with sniffer dogs searching through the debris for survivors. The quake has caused widespread damage across the Noto Peninsula, with many areas isolated and in need of aid. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced an increase in military and rescue personnel to assist in relief efforts. The earthquake has reignited fears of seismic activity in a region that has experienced numerous tremors in recent years.