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Kumamoto City izakaya began flooding with hot, sulfur-smelling water immediately after quake.
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Explosion occurred during dinner rush at second-floor restaurant.
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The Zettai Zetsumei Toshi disaster survival video game series has been revived, and will be more realistic than ever before.
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