Japan experienced a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day. The earthquake claimed the lives of at least 55 people. Rescue teams are facing challenges in reaching coastal areas affected by the quake. Freezing temperatures are adding to the difficulties faced by rescue operations. Coastal regions are particularly at risk, with many feared trapped under potentially thousands of collapsed homes. Suzu, a town near the epicenter, witnessed severe destruction, with around 90% of its households possibly destroyed. The mayor of Suzu, Masuhiro Izumiya, described the situation as catastrophic. The quake's impact is widespread, affecting not only structures but also posing challenges for rescue efforts.#japan #earthquake #latestnews #tokyo #internationalnews Subscribe to The Times of India's YouTube channel: http://goo.gl/WgIatuFor daily news & updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of IndiaFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/TimesofIndiaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/timesofindia/Download the app: http://toi.in/3SLUCa80Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: https://bit.ly/3RYl0J9Follow TOI+ for well-researched and in-depth news and analysisFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/timesofindiaplusTwitter:https://twitter.com/TOIPlusInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/toi_plus/