The devastation caused by an earthquake in central Japan is becoming clearer - let's bring you up to date with the latest developments.
- The death toll has risen with officials confirming 48 people are now known to have died
- Hundreds of buildings were destroyed by Monday's quake or by subsequent fires
- There have been numerous aftershocks as emergency workers search for people feared to be trapped under rubble
- Japanese PM Fumio Kishida has ordered army personnel to help with the relief effort, which is being hampered by extensive damage to roads
- Kishida's chief cabinet secretary has warned people to "be alert" for more earthquakes in the coming week
- The government says just over 57,000 people have been evacuated
- Tens of thousands of households remain without power