city in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan
Hot spring resort in Japan's Kumamoto Pref. turns to outside dining to ease labor shortages - The Mainichi
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english.kyodonews.net Oct 24
112-year-old miso producer seeks to rebuild after Kumamoto quake: A 112-year-old family-run miso producer in southwestern Japan is seeking to rebuild after a ...
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The Japan Times Oct 22
¥4 billion in lottery proceeds to go to quake-hit Kumamoto: The money will be used for reconstruction projects in areas damaged by the powerful July 28 temblor.
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Japan's Kumamoto Castle lit up for autumn festival amid hopes for quake recovery - The Mainichi
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JR Kyushu lines fully restored 74 days after Kumamoto quake in late July - The Mainichi
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Kumamoto Castle glows in autumn festival - The Mainichi
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english.kyodonews.net Oct 13
All railway services hit by July quake in southwestern Japan quake restored: All railway operations affected by a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern ...
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Japan's Kumamoto gov., mascot Kumamon thank Taiwan for quake aid: Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura and the southwestern Japanese prefecture's popular mascot Kumamon ...
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Japan to launch ¥5 billion fund for quake-hit businesses in Kumamoto: Japan will establish a public-private fund worth up to 5 billion yen to help businesses ...
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Imperial couple visit Kumamoto earthquake victims, evacueesImperial couple visit Kumamoto earthquake victims, evacuees | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Kumamoto Governor Kimura visits Taiwan to thank for quake relief | Taiwan News | Oct. 6, 2026 17:42
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JAPAN Forward Oct 05
An Imperial Week in Photos: Kumamoto, Biomedical Laboratory Congress, and Sign Language Championship
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The Japan Times Oct 05
Flu spreads in quake-hit Kumamoto as Japan sees early outbreak: With more than 1,300 people still in evacuation centers two months after the temblor ...
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The Japan Times Oct 04
Missile system shown to local residents at GSDF base in Kumamoto: The missile system is slated to be deployed during the Keen Sword joint exercise by the SDF and ...
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Japan’s counterstrike missile goes on public display: Japan has put its longest-range missile system on public display for the first time since deployment ...
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The Imperial Household Agency announced Tuesday that the visit by the Emperor and Empress to areas affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake ... Show more
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Emperor, empress to visit quake-hit Kumamoto on Tuesday: Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit areas in Kumamoto Prefecture hit by an earthquake in July ...
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Kumamoto governor to visit Taiwan in thanks for quake relief | Taiwan News | Sep. 25, 2026 18:22
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Full Shinkansen services resume in Kumamoto following quakeFull Shinkansen services resume in Kumamoto following quake | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
JAPAN Forward Sep 21
Kyushu Shinkansen Restores Full Service 52 Days After Kumamoto Earthquake: Reduced speeds and fewer trains remain in place, while the government plans a travel ...
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Taiwan hands Japan $9.4 mil in public donations for Kumamoto quake: Taiwan's Foreign Ministry on Thursday presented more than NT$300 million ($9 ...
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english.kyodonews.net Sep 09
Snack maker Koikeya launches chips to support Kumamoto quake recovery: Confectionery maker Koike-Ya Inc. said Wednesday it will sell potato chips flavored with ...
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Paid articlePaywall Kumamoto Castle, located in Kumamoto’s Chuo Ward, is being illuminated overnight as part of efforts to bring hope to those affected by the massive earthquake ... Show more
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english.kyodonews.net Sep 18
Kyushu Shinkansen resumes all-line operation after Kumamoto quake disaster: Kyushu Railway Co. said it resumed Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train services along the ...
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Paid articlePaywall Disinformation focused on Islamophobic claims, such as that Muslims were receiving preferential treatment for meals at evacuation centers ... Show more
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Philstar Life Sep 15
Japan offers discounted travel bookings to Kumamoto, Nagasaki following July quake
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The Japan Times Sep 14
With some help, century-old printing house in quake-hit Kumamoto picks up the pieces
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The Japan Times Sep 09
Manga artist launches crowdfunding campaign for Kumamoto: Manga artist Tetsuya Chiba is calling for support via crowdfunding for the delivery of temporary ...
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Hop aboard a propeller plane painted like a dolphin that transports passengers to and from Kumamoto’s Amakusa Islands.🎥 ⬇️Journeys on the "Mizoca" Propeller Plane - Document 72 Hours | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Document 72 Hours
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The Japan Times Sep 07
Iconic fall festival parade in Yatsushiro canceled in wake of Kumamoto quake: This is the third time the parade has been canceled, the previous cancellation was ...
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'Everyone is having a hard time': Kumamoto quake evacuees face ongoing struggle - The Mainichi
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The Star-Ledger Aug 23
5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan, including Tokyo; Here’s what we know: Last month, a magnitude 7.1 quake struck the Kumamoto area.
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english.kyodonews.net Aug 28
Sumo: Worries linger for Yoshinofuji after Kumamoto home destroyed: Komusubi Yoshinofuji revealed that his family home has been deemed "completely ...
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Paid articlePaywallOver 2,000 remain in shelters 1 month after Kumamoto quake - The Mainichi: KUMAMOTO, Japan (Kyodo) -- More than 2,000 people remained in evacuation centers ...
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Death toll from M7.1 Kumamoto earthquake tops 30, services still disrupted: The death toll from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted the southwestern Japanese ...
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Key FactsPowerful Quake Rocks Kumamoto Shopping Mall
Jul 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern Kumamoto, causing partial collapse of a shopping mall and a highway bridge.
- More than 50 individuals were injured, including passengers on a high-speed train during the quake.
- Firefighters faced difficulties entering the mall's ground floor due to structural instability, delaying rescue efforts.
- Power outages affected over 46,000 households, while the nearby Sendai nuclear plant remained undamaged.
What recovery measures is Japan planning after Kumamoto quake, Chiba rain disaster? - The Mainichi
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Twisted tracks, fallen poles keep Kumamoto rail link out of serviceTwisted tracks, fallen poles keep Kumamoto rail link out of service | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
VOX POPULI: Blood clots on the rise among Kumamoto quake evacueesVOX POPULI: Blood clots on the rise among Kumamoto quake evacuees | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
english.kyodonews.net Aug 21
"Instant Houses" provide shelter to victims in quake-stricken Kumamoto: In quake-stricken Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, rows of pointed dome-like ...
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Many foreigners have hard time obtaining disaster info in Kumamoto quake: Many foreigners in Kumamoto Prefecture may have had difficulty in obtaining information ...
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Laundry businesses in quake-hit Kumamoto wash evacuees’ clothes for free: The Disaster Sentaku Assistance Team, a volunteer network launched after the 2024 Noto ...
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Quake-hit Kumamoto Pref. cheers local Ariake High after inspiring Koshien baseball run - The Mainichi
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The Japan Times Aug 18
Kumamoto struggling to assist those not at designated shelters who need help: How to deliver relief supplies, health consultation services and other support ...
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Kumamoto Castle reopens after safety checks following M7.1 quake - The Mainichi: KUMAMOTO, Japan (Kyodo) -- Kumamoto Castle reopened to visitors Thursday ...
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Video captures moment fault ruptures ground in KumamotoVideo captures moment fault ruptures ground in Kumamoto | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
The Japan Times Aug 17
Authorities shift focus to evacuees’ prolonged displacement after Kumamoto quake: Initial response during the month after a disaster is essential for mitigating ...
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Fake troops loot earthquake-hit homes in Japan’s Kumamoto: Impostors dressed in military fatigues are reportedly prowling abandoned properties ...
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A video showing medical staff shielding their patient as a powerful earthquake struck southern Japan during surgery has gone viral ... Show more
A wedding dress that was never worn in life was displayed at the funeral of a woman killed in the explosion that occurred at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping ... Show more
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Kumamoto castle stands tall after quake, reopens to eager crowdsKumamoto castle stands tall after quake, reopens to eager crowds | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Student who escaped mall explosion after Kumamoto quake urges youths to pursue peace - The Mainichi
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The Japan Times Aug 12
Kumamoto’s tourism industry hit hard by quake: The prefectural government estimates that the industry has suffered losses amounting to roughly ¥6 billion.
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Japan fireworks event honors Kumamoto quake victims with white chrysanthemums - The Mainichi
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JAPAN Forward Aug 07
Defense Ministry-Chartered Ferry Offers Baths and Medical Care in Kumamoto: The ferry is supporting residents affected by the July 28 earthquake ...
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Kumamoto quake tears open earth along known Hinagu fault lineKumamoto quake tears open earth along known Hinagu fault line | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
How Japan Minimized Deaths from a Major Earthquake: After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in ...
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Numerous rescue operations are underway in Kumamoto following the powerful earthquake. At least 50 people were injured. 🇯🇵🚨
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Takaichi pledges aid during visit to quake-hit KumamotoTakaichi pledges aid during visit to quake-hit Kumamoto | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Japan researchers confirm 33-kilometer surface rupture after Kumamoto quake - The Mainichi
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Many foreign residents in Kumamoto, hit by July's major earthquake, are supporting one another as some hesitate to go to evacuation centers or struggle to ... Show more
Foreign nationals support one another following quake in Kumamoto
Foreign nationals support one another following quake in Kumamoto
JAPAN Forward Aug 07
Convenience Stores Reopen After Kumamoto Quake, Helping Relief Efforts: Major chains restored operations after 200 stores closed, providing access to daily ...
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5 Vietnamese workers help rescue elderly woman after powerful quake in Kumamoto Pref. - The Mainichi
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A woman who died in an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto was described by a relative as being “like the sun.” The relative spoke with The Yomiuri Shimbun about ... Show more
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A volunteer dry cleaner team, first formed in response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, is helping victims of the massive earthquake in Kumamoto by assisting ... Show more
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will refrain from making overseas trips this summer in order to prioritize the response to the Kumamoto earthquake ... Show more
Takaichi to forgo foreign trips this summer following Kumamoto quake
Takaichi to forgo foreign trips this summer following Kumamoto quake
VOX POPULI: Aeon Mall Kumamoto now an empty shell of former comfortVOX POPULI: Aeon Mall Kumamoto now an empty shell of former comfort | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
With thousands of homes damaged in the recent Kumamoto earthquake, many people are living in shelters – but some of them are overcrowded and lacking in basic ... Show more
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Over 1,200 disaster relief volunteers enter quake-hit Kumamoto - The Mainichi: KUMAMOTO, Japan (Kyodo) -- Over 1,200 disaster relief volunteers have entered ...
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Key Facts1,293 Volunteers Registered for Quake Aid in Kumamoto
Aug 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: japantoday.com
- By Friday, 1,293 volunteers were registered, and 10 of the 11 municipalities had begun arranging deployments by Saturday, with applications exceeding requested numbers.
- The volunteers are expected to remove debris and clean houses damaged by the earthquake.
- The prefectural government initially asked people to wait before entering affected areas until municipalities were ready to accept volunteers.
- According to the Kumamoto government, 39 people had died, more than 6,500 remained in evacuation shelters, and about 18,000 houses were destroyed or damaged as of Saturday.
Because I often vacation here, I want to help.— Risako Matsumoto, 58, visiting from Iwata in central Japan to help in Uki, one of the hardest-hit areas, said.
Kumamoto quake reinforces bonds between farmer and Filipino interns - The Mainichi
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Ein neu veröffentlichtes Überwachungsvideo zeigt den Moment, in dem ein Erdbeben der Stärke 7.1 das Allgemeine Spital Kumamoto in Japan Ende Juli erschüttert ... Show more
The leader of a team that conducted rescue activities at the devastated Aeon Mall Kumamoto returned to Fukuoka on Thursday and spoke to reporters about the ... Show more
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Thousands still sheltering after Kumamoto quake, businesses move to restart - The Mainichi
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Firm that told staff to secure cash after Kumamoto quake apologizes over mall blast deaths - The Mainichi
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2 dead at quake-hit Kumamoto Pref. shopping mall after blast - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Two women were confirmed dead and one woman was found unresponsive ...
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Visitors at a Tokyo shop selling Kumamoto products have formed long lines every day since Tuesday's massive earthquake in the southwestern prefecture ... Show more
Long lines at Tokyo shop selling Kumamoto goods after quake
Long lines at Tokyo shop selling Kumamoto goods after quake
8,000 remain evacuated 1 week on from Kumamoto quake as heat persists: A week on from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern ...
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Two store employees who died in the explosion at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping complex were directed by the store’s operator to go back inside the mall after ... Show more
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