In the wake of a powerful earthquake that rocked Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on January 1, rescuers are tirelessly searching for survivors even as bad weather and damaged roads hamper the efforts and the death toll nears 100.

Japan earthquake: Hope fades for rescue of 222 missing people as death toll rises to 94

To all those who watched a Japan Airlines plane turn into a fireball within minutes at Tokyo's Haneda airport, it appeared extremely miraculous to believe that all on board emerged unhurt and alive.

Explained | How flawless evacuation helped passengers escape death in Japan jet fireball

The death toll from a series of powerful earthquakes in Japan on New Year's day has now risen to 78 as the search for survivors under collapsed buildings continues for the fourth day.

Japan Earthquake: Death toll rises to 78; rescuers race against time | World News | WION

More information are coming in from events leading up to Tuesday's collision between two planes at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Air Traffic Control transcripts appear to show that the Japanese Coast Guard plane did not have permission to take off before entering the runway where Japan Airlines passenger jet was cleared to land.

Japan jet crash: More details emerge from Air Traffic Communications | World News | WION

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday (Jan 4) that his cabinet would approve next week the use of its reserved funds to cover damages from the series of major earthquakes in Central Japan earlier this week.

Japan earthquakes: Cabinet to approve reserved funds for aid next week, says PM Kishida

Japan, which is currently reeling in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, reported of a positive development where self-defence forces rescued nearly 122 people.

Japan Earthquake: Search dog rescues elderly woman trapped inside damaged house

Tokyo air traffic control transcript suggests only one plane had permission to be on runway before deadly Japan Airlines collision. Japan says Coast Guard plane apparently not cleared for take-off before runway collision.

Tokyo Plane Fire Probe: Coastguard plane not cleared for take-off

Tokyo Plane Fire: Transcript shows Japan airlines pilots 'unaware of fire' at first

Japan Earthquake: Search for survivors enters Day 4; death toll rises to 78

Japan's powerful earthquake shifts land by 1.3 metres. Japan's geospatial information authority notes Ishikawa prefecture experiences the biggest shift, moving horizontally to the west.

Japan Earthquake: Death toll in rises to 55, powerful quake shifts land by 1.3 metres

The death toll due to the powerful earthquake that shook Japan on New Year's Day has left 62 dead and hundreds injured as authorities continue the search operation.

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Investigations start as charred Japan Airlines parts lie on tarmac

A Japan Airlines plane burst into flames after landing at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday. The airplane crashed with a coast guard plane on the runway. Five people were found dead in this plane collision.

Japan Airlines plane collision: All 379 passengers on board survive, 5 Coast Guard members killed

Passengers who were inside the Japan Airlines flight that burst into flames after a collision with a Coast Guard aircraft in Tokyo have been recalling their horrific experience.

Horrific video shows chaos inside Japan flight on fire. Passengers recall 'miracle’ escape

A powerful earthquake rocked Japan on Monday (Jan 1), killing at least 73 people and leaving tens of thousands without power or running water. The misery deepened with freezing temperatures and heavy rainfall.

Japan earthquake: Freezing temperatures and heavy rain hamper relief work

Japan: Probe underway in Japan plane collision; 5 killed in Coast Guard aircraft

In the wake of a powerful earthquake that rocked Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on January 1, rescuers are tirelessly searching for survivors even as the death toll reached 62.

Japan earthquake casualties increase to 62; aftershocks and bad weather aggravate situation

Japan Airlines plane collision: Probe underway; 5 killed as plane collides with Coast Guard plane

Five people on board a coast guard aircraft that collided with a Japan Airlines plane have died, the Japanese transport minister said, reported AFP "Regarding the coast guard plane, we have been informed that the captain escaped and five people were confirmed dead," Tetsuo Saito told reporters.

Japan: 5 aboard coast guard jet killed in collision with passenger plane

Tokyo Airport Fire: Five killed as Japan Airlines plane collides with coast guard jet

Massive earthquake jolts Japan; the country was hit by 155 aftershocks since Monday. Residents flee some coastal areas. Over 1,00,000 residents ordered to evacuate. Watch the video to know more!

Japan Earthquake: Many still feared trapped under rubble | Authorities warn of strong tremors

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