'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake
Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.
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"emergency services are in a 'race against time'."
— Sanae Takaichi , Politician
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Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.
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