Massive quake jolts Japan, residents rush to evacuate coast | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Jan. 1, triggering warnings for residents to evacuate some coastal areas, knocking out power to thousands of homes and disrupting flights and rail services to the affected region.

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