Japan earthquake Japan tsunami caused more than 1,800 people dead or missing

March 12 afternoon, Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, a sit on the floor littered with stranded passengers at the feet of a major earthquake on Japan's northeastern region reported the newspaper.

Japan 13 earthquake continue to increase the number of casualties. Kyodo news release that day morning, the quake caused the number of dead or missing, more than 1,800 people.

Reported that the Japanese government is fully assess the damage caused by the earthquake, and some areas are still suffering the more serious aftershocks.

As of 12 midnight, the police confirmed the death toll reached 687 people, while more than 200 sets of remains have not yet been identified.

In addition, Japan Sanriku-cho, Miyagi Prefecture, about 10000 South in the earthquake and tsunami are still missing.

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan 12, announced that it has received about 3,000 rescue victims. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary said Yukio Ueno branch, believed to have more than 1,000 people died in the quake.

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