The Japanese lined up to receive rice balls after the earthquake disaster

Hundreds of people lined up, sometimes more than an hour, to receive food when electricity and water supplies for tens of thousands of households were cut off after strong earthquakes in southern Japan.

About 110,000 people were evacuated after earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu, southern Japan.The image from above shows people queuing up to receive aid from the defense forces in Mashiki town on April 15.(Photo: AFP)

Two women guide evacuees queuing up to receive drinks and food in the town of Mashiki.This is one of the most severely affected towns in the earthquake, with 20 people dead.(Photo: Kyodo)

Local people lined up long."Yesterday, I only ate a piece of tofu and a handful of rice. That's all," said the mayor of one of the affected areas."What we are most worried about is food. There is no electricity or water."(Photo: AP)

The early morning earthquake of 16/4, 7.3% strong, made at least 33 people dead and 1,000 wounded, causing heavy damage to roads, bridges and houses.This is the second strong earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture within 48 hours.The first match occurred on April 14th, killing 9 people.Meanwhile, 11 people are still missing.(Photo: Kyodo)

In more than 500 earthquakes in Kyushu Island since April 14, more than 70 matches were identified as the lowest of 4 in the Japanese intensity scale, strong enough to shake buildings.

People receive rice from soldiers of the defense force at the town of Mashiki.(Photo: AFP)

Evacuees yesterday received relief goods at the door of the town hall of Kumamoto city, Kumamoto prefecture.(Photo: AFP)

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said today he wants to declare the region a disaster area as soon as possible."We want to continue our efforts to rescue and rescue people, prioritize people first," he told parliament.(Photo: AFP)

Food is not enough when roads are cut off due to landslides.(Photo: AFP)