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Kumamoto quake victims begin moving into temporary housing
Kumamoto quake victims begin moving into temporary housing
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2026
Residents of Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, whose homes were damaged in a late-July earthquake, began moving into emergency temporary housing Saturday (September 5).Fire breaks out at earthquake-damaged Nippon Paper plant in Kumamoto
Fire breaks out at earthquake-damaged Nippon Paper plant in Kumamoto
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2026
A caller linked to the Yatsushiro plant alerted local fire authorities at about 5.55pm, and the blaze was controlled before 9.30pm.Tokyo survey puts easy Japanese ahead of English for foreign residents
Tokyo survey puts easy Japanese ahead of English for foreign residents
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 02, 2026
Kumamoto’s prefectural government and a local technology company are using clear Japanese to keep foreign residents informed after a powerful earthquake.Japan sets out recovery and tourism aid after Kumamoto earthquake
Japan sets out recovery and tourism aid after Kumamoto earthquake
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
Japan’s 147.8 billion yen package sets out housing and business support, needs-based disaster relief and plans for discounted travel in southern Kyushu.Kumamoto quake strains water supply at Japan’s leading tomato hub
Kumamoto quake strains water supply at Japan’s leading tomato hub
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
Only about half the planned seedlings were in the ground by late August after the July 28 earthquake damaged canals and greenhouse equipment in Yatsushiro.Kumamon brings brief respite to children after Kumamoto quake
Kumamon brings brief respite to children after Kumamoto quake
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
A mother whose home was destroyed by the earthquake welcomed the visit as children received sweets and stickers and shared hugs and high fives.Mount Aso alert in Kumamoto raised to Level 3 after tremors intensify
Mount Aso alert in Kumamoto raised to Level 3 after tremors intensify
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Stronger volcanic tremors and a rapid rise in gas emissions have prompted warnings of large volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows within two kilometres of a crater on Nakadake.Kumamoto tourism suffers 6 billion yen in losses after earthquake
Kumamoto tourism suffers 6 billion yen in losses after earthquake
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
The July 28 earthquake left Kumamoto’s tourism industry with 4.04 billion yen in property damage and 2.06 billion yen in lost booking revenue.Over 6,000 remain in shelters during Kumamoto quake recovery
Over 6,000 remain in shelters during Kumamoto quake recovery
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Hotel transfers are being arranged for evacuees as Kumamoto faces heat risks, water cuts and damage to 21,614 residential buildings nearly two weeks after the quake.US military airlifts 33,000 water bottles to Kumamoto quake victims
US military airlifts 33,000 water bottles to Kumamoto quake victims
SUNDAY, AUGUST 09, 2026
A KC-130 carried 16 tonnes of water from Yokota Air Base, with Japanese forces set to distribute the supplies to people affected by the July 28 earthquake.