Due to the strong earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture this afternoon, the Japanese government just announced the establishment of a major disaster response headquarters. According to Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Japan's Self-Defense Forces have begun rescue operations in the earthquake area at the request of Kumamoto Prefecture.

Due to the strong earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture this afternoon, the Japanese government just announced the establishment of a major disaster response headquarters. According to Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Japan's Self-Defense Forces have begun rescue operations in the earthquake area at the request of Kumamoto Prefecture.