Woman Dies of Suspected Heatstroke After Taking Refuge in Car Following Kumamoto Quake The devastating earthquake that struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan on July 28 has left a trail of destruction and despair.
The death toll stands at 38, with two cases still under investigation.
However, the passing of a 70 year old woman who succumbed to suspected heatstroke after taking refuge in her car raises disturbing questions about Japan's ability to cope with the humanitarian consequences of such disasters.