Disaster Exposed: Japan's Mall Collapse Unveils Wider Vulnerabilities The rescue operation at Aeon Mall in southwest Japan has ended, but its devastating aftermath continues to unfold.
The earthquake that caused the mall's collapse has left a trail of destruction and exposed deep seated vulnerabilities in Japan's disaster preparedness.
For five days, rescuers worked tirelessly to extract survivors from the rubble, ultimately unable to save all those trapped inside. Thirty four people died, with several more injured and many still missing.