Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to Over 200

Rescue efforts hampered by poor weather and blocked roads, with around 100 people still unaccounted for

Japan's New Year's Day earthquake death toll has risen to over 200, with around 100 still unaccounted for.
Thousands of rescuers are battling blocked roads and poor weather to reach almost 3,500 people still stuck in isolated communities.
Continuous rain and snowfall have increased the risk of fresh landslides and building collapses, further complicating rescue efforts.
More than 28,800 people are living in government shelters, many of which are struggling to provide adequate food, water, and heating.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for 'tenacious rescue activities' and efforts to resolve the isolation of affected communities.