The United States is able to present any vital help to Japan following an earthquake that struck the middle of the nation on Monday, President Joe Biden stated in an announcement.

“As close allies, the United States and Japan share a deep bond of friendship that unites our people. Our thoughts are with the Japanese people during this difficult time,” he stated.

The Japanese authorities stated that as of Monday night time it had ordered greater than 97,000 individuals in 9 prefectures on the western coast of principal island Honshu to evacuate. They had been spending the night time in sports activities halls and college gymnasiums, generally used as evacuation centres in emergencies.

Almost 33,000 households remained with out energy in Ishikawa prefecture early on Tuesday morning, in line with Hokuriku Electric Power’s web site.

The Imperial Household Agency stated that following the catastrophe it might cancel Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako’s slated New Year look on Tuesday.