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Japan classifies Kumamoto quake as a disaster of extreme severity
FRIDAY, AUGUST 07, 2026
State subsidy rates will rise by around 10% to 20%, easing costs for affected municipalities, while measures extend driving-licence validity and delay bankruptcy proceedings.
Japan orders mass evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches
FRIDAY, AUGUST 07, 2026
Typhoon Dolphin approaches southwestern Japan, prompting evacuation orders for nearly 260,000 people in Kagoshima and Okinawa and the cancellation of more than 500 flights. 
Kumamoto academy supports pet-inclusive disaster response
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026
After the July 28 earthquake, 83 people from 48 households stayed beside their dogs, cats and rabbits as veterinarians monitored the animals’ health.
Japan reports damage to 53 cultural assets after Kumamoto quake
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Kumamoto Castle may face further restoration delays as officials assess damage spanning National Treasures and World Heritage components.
Thousands of Kumamoto quake evacuees face record-breaking heat
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2026
More than 8,500 people remain in evacuation centres, with temporary housing also planned in Uki and Hikawa following severe earthquake damage.
Japan debates extra budget for Kumamoto earthquake recovery
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Government figures are weighing whether reserves can meet Kumamoto’s recovery needs as an unfunded food tax cut adds to fiscal pressures.
Kumamoto shop in Tokyo heavily crowded with visitors after quake
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
Visitors line up daily at a Tokyo shop featuring Kumamoto goods to support the prefecture hit by the massive earthquake.
Kumamoto searches continue as reported quake toll reaches 35
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026
The reported toll rose to 35 as more than 9,000 people remained in shelters, water outages affected 79,100 homes and crews searched a damaged shopping centre.
Kumamoto earthquake toll rises as shelters face intense heat
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026
Searches for missing people continue as water and power cuts affect tens of thousands of households and medical facilities across Kumamoto Prefecture.
Foreign Ministry confirms 455 Thais safe after Kumamoto quake
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry says all 455 Thai residents in Kumamoto are safe, although some face utility cuts or have moved to shelters