Japan dispatches military to assist in earthquake disaster zone

Japan has dispatched its military to help in the disaster zone, with around 1000 soldiers on the ground. A series of powerful earthquakes hit the west of Japan, killing at least 55 people. Homes and vehicles have been damaged – water, power and mobile phone services are still down in many parts. People remain trapped and hundreds of homes have been destroyed in the country's northwest. Emergency supplies are being provided to residents who have been forced to evacuate.