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Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae visited earthquake-hit areas in Kumamoto Prefecture, saying the government is doing its utmost to maintain water supply and thanking international aid, including from the United States, China, and Taiwan.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu. Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae urged about 300,000 people in Kumamoto Prefecture to evacuate and remain alert.