A pair of strong earthquakes have rocked Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on the island of Kyushu. At least 29 people have died, and over 1900 injured. The civil-war-era Kumamoto Castle was damaged and over 45,000 people evacuated from their homes.

As always in a disaster such as this, your help can make a huge difference for the victims. Consider donating to the Red Cross, and keep the people of Kumamoto in your thoughts.