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WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: The Asaichi Yokocho, or Wajima Morning Market, area, is seen after a fire incident following an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: The Asaichi Yokocho, or Wajima Morning Market, area, is seen after a fire incident following an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Police officers search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Police officers search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: A man walks past a collapsed building on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: A man walks past a collapsed building on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Firefighters search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Firefighters search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Police officers cross a road as they search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake on New Year's Day on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. A series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan on Monday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Police officers cross a road as they search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake on New Year's Day on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. A series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan on Monday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: A couple walks through the Asaichi Yokocho, or Wajima Morning Market, area after a fire incident following an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: A couple walks through the Asaichi Yokocho, or Wajima Morning Market, area after a fire incident following an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Police officers search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake on New Year's Day on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. A series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan on Monday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Police officers search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake on New Year's Day on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. A series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan on Monday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Damaged houses are seen in the aftermath of an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Damaged houses are seen in the aftermath of an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Members of the Self Defense Forces search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Members of the Self Defense Forces search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: The Asaichi Yokocho, or Wajima Morning Market, is seen after a fire incident following an earthquake on New Year's Day on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. A series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan on Monday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: The Asaichi Yokocho, or Wajima Morning Market, is seen after a fire incident following an earthquake on New Year's Day on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. A series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan on Monday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Firefighters stand on debris in the aftermath of an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Firefighters stand on debris in the aftermath of an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: The Asaichi Yokocho, or Wajima Morning Market, is seen after a fire incident following an earthquake on New Year's Day on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. A series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan on Monday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: The Asaichi Yokocho, or Wajima Morning Market, is seen after a fire incident following an earthquake on New Year's Day on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. A series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan on Monday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: A man looks at his damaged vehicle in the aftermath of an earthquake on New Year's Day on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. A series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan on Monday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: A man looks at his damaged vehicle in the aftermath of an earthquake on New Year's Day on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. A series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan on Monday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Police officers search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake on New Year's Day on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. A series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan on Monday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Police officers search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake on New Year's Day on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. A series of major earthquakes have reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan on Monday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Damaged houses are seen in the aftermath of an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) — Destruction days after powerful earthquake in Japan WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 05: Damaged houses are seen in the aftermath of an earthquake on January 05, 2024 in Wajima, Japan. On New Year's Day, a series of major earthquakes reportedly killed at least 92 people, injured dozens more and destroyed a large amount of homes. The earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.1 magnitude, hit the areas around Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

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