Kumamon, the public relations mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture, has resumed his activities after taking a break since the Kumamoto earthquake.

The Mainichi News Quiz for August 22 tests knowledge about events in Japan, specifically focusing on what quake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture residents are urged not to do.

Insurance claims and inquiries related to the Kumamoto earthquake have surpassed 40,000, encompassing the Kumamoto prefecture and six other prefectures in Kyushu.

The tourism industry in Kumamoto Prefecture has been severely impacted by a recent earthquake, with the prefectural government estimating losses of approximately ¥6 billion.

Kumamoto Prefecture, still recovering from a major earthquake, is expected to experience intense heat again on the 8th, with residents advised to take heatstroke precautions. Strong winds from Typhoon No. 13 are also a concern.

A brush fire that broke out in a bamboo grove in Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, on August 6 was largely extinguished approximately 13 hours later on August 7. Firefighters reported that the extinguishing efforts were hampered by insufficient water pressure from fire hydrants, possibly due to earthquake damage.

Following the collapse of a Nippon Paper factory chimney in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, which killed nine people during an earthquake, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has issued a notice requesting reports on chimney management from all private power generation operators.

A fire in a bamboo grove in Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, is proving difficult to extinguish due to insufficient water pressure from hydrants, possibly caused by an earthquake.

Following a large explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and other authorities investigated the site. They concluded that an LP gas explosion from the facility's supply is highly probable, as LP gas was used for cooking and water heating in restaurants.

Kumamoto Prefecture accepts disaster victims at a hotel secured as an evacuation site

Nippon Paper Industries announced that its president and other officials will hold a press conference tomorrow, the first since the earthquake on the 28th of last month, which caused a factory chimney to collapse in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, resulting in 9 deaths.

Following the major earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan's National Tax Agency has extended tax filing and payment deadlines for affected residents and businesses. Additionally, Prime Minister Takaichi has instructed relevant ministers to ensure the complete resolution of water outages by the end of the month.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi visited the earthquake-stricken Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan, where cleanup operations are underway in intense heat, with over 46,000 households still without water and thousands in emergency shelters.

Two women who died in an explosion at an Aeon shopping center in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture following a powerful earthquake were reportedly instructed by their employer to return inside to secure sales proceeds.

The Italian Ambassador to Japan, Mario Vattani, traveled to Fukuoka to express Italy's solidarity following a violent 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern island of Kyushu, particularly affecting the Kumamoto prefecture.

The recent earthquake continues to impact major manufacturers in Kumamoto Prefecture and other parts of Kyushu, leading to ongoing factory shutdowns and operational disruptions.

The Fukuoka High Court has ordered the state and Kumamoto Prefecture to pay compensation to the family of a man wrongly convicted in the 41-year-old Matsubashi Incident, acknowledging their responsibility.

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency warning for the Aso region in Kumamoto Prefecture, predicting a linear rainband within the next three hours, which could lead to life-threatening landslides and floods.

A corruption scandal has emerged concerning the construction of the new Yatsushiro City Hall in Kumamoto Prefecture, with a local civil engineering company representative suspected of facilitating illicit communications between a city council member and the successful bidder.

Two city council members in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, including Yukio Narimatsu, have been arrested on suspicion of accepting 60 million yen in bribes from a construction company. The alleged bribes were in exchange for facilitating bids for the new city hall construction project, which was rebuilt after the Kumamoto earthquake.

Kumamoto Prefecture is commemorating 10 years since the devastating earthquakes that struck the region. Restoration efforts for Kumamoto Castle are still underway, while victims of the disaster are being mourned.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 and a depth of 10 km occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, with no tsunami risk. Minamata City and Tsunagi Town experienced a seismic intensity of 3.

Japan is deploying its first long-range missiles. Launchers have arrived at a camp in Kumamoto Prefecture. These missiles will be operational by the end of March. This move comes amid rising tensions around Taiwan. Japan is accelerating its military buildup in the southwestern region. The missiles have a significantly extended range. Further deployments are planned for later this year.

Many foreign residents in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture reportedly experienced difficulties obtaining crucial information in the aftermath of last month's major earthquake.

Dome-like 'instant houses' are being erected in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, to provide shelter for victims affected by a recent earthquake in the region.

Kumamon, the popular mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture, visited a school being used as a temporary shelter to spread cheer among students and evacuees affected by the recent earthquake.

Takaichi will remain in Japan to focus on the response to a powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture last month, canceling planned foreign trips this summer.

Kumamoto Prefecture announced the names and ages of three individuals who died in the recent earthquake.

Ten days after an earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, over 36,000 households continue to experience water outages, with full restoration of water pipes not expected until the end of the month.

A magnitude 4 earthquake occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, at approximately 7:49 PM local time, with no tsunami warning issued.

Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, recently hit by a major earthquake, is bracing for dangerous heat and potential impacts from Typhoon No. 13, urging residents to take heatstroke precautions.

Nippon Paper is scheduled to hold its first press conference since a July 28 earthquake caused a factory chimney to collapse in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, resulting in nine fatalities.

River embankments in Kumamoto Prefecture have suffered damage, including subsidence and cracks, due to recent earthquakes. With Typhoon No. 13 expected to bring rain from September 6th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is rushing emergency repairs and urging increased vigilance against rising river levels.

A baby girl born immediately after a strong earthquake in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, has been safely discharged from the clinic with her mother and is growing well.

A DMAT doctor dispatched to Kumamoto Prefecture following the recent earthquake highlighted the critical need for heatstroke prevention, noting ongoing water outages and daily transfers of dialysis patients. He stressed that heat countermeasures are especially vital compared to a previous earthquake in the region.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi visited earthquake-affected areas in Kumamoto Prefecture, inspecting the damage, meeting with evacuees, and proposing a plan for 'secondary evacuation' utilizing hotels and inns.

Kumamoto Prefecture continues to experience seismic activity, including a magnitude 7 earthquake that led to one fatality, while also bracing for extreme heat with temperatures forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius. Local authorities are advising residents to limit outdoor activities and are preparing secondary evacuation shelters in hotels.

Nippon Paper Industries has announced that nine people, including six of its employees and three from partner companies, died at its Yatsushiro factory in Kumamoto Prefecture. The deaths occurred after a chimney collapsed during an earthquake.

The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck south-eastern Japan on Tuesday has risen to 34, authorities announced today, with thousands of residents now also facing sweltering heat. The disaster management office in Kumamoto prefecture, where the earthquake struck, said seven more bodies had been pulled from the rubble of a shopping centre in […] The post At least 34 dead in Japan earthquake as thousands of households left without power appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox expressed concern after a powerful earthquake struck his hometown of Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto prefecture was hit by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday afternoon, causing significant damage across the region. Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kumamoto City, the prefecture's largest city, suffered a partial collapse following an explosion believed to have been triggered by the quake. A smokestack at Japan Paper also collapsed, leaving employees trapped, while sec

The Kumagawa Railway, a third-sector railway in southern Kumamoto Prefecture, has begun test runs on a section that was impassable due to heavy rains six years ago, with full service expected to resume in September.

A Japanese American woman visiting Kumamoto Prefecture to research her family roots successfully connected with her relatives.

Three individuals, including a city council member, have been arrested in connection with a corruption case surrounding the construction of Yatsushiro City's new hall in Kumamoto Prefecture. They are accused of receiving 60 million yen in exchange for preferential treatment in bidding, with the cash reportedly delivered in a suitcase to one of their homes.

Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture is undertaking an initiative to translate its local dialect, such as 'Hagaika', to assist foreign residents.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4 was observed in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, at approximately 8:42 PM local time, prompting warnings for residents in the Amakusa and Ashikita regions.

An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 was observed in Amakusa and Ashikita, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, around 11:10 PM on the 15th, with no tsunami warning issued.

Traditional Japanese hand fans, known as Uchiwa, made in Kumamoto Prefecture and coated with fermented persimmon tannin, are gaining international attention for their centuries-old craftsmanship.

Teams of teachers, drawing on past disaster experiences, are assisting schools in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture to return to normal operations following an earthquake.

A ferry anchored at Yatsushiro port in Kumamoto prefecture is providing free meals, bathing, medical services, and a children's play area to residents affected by the recent earthquake.

Japan will apply a reconstruction aid law to all of Kumamoto Prefecture, making families whose homes were destroyed or partially damaged eligible for up to ¥3 million in aid for housing construction, repair, and rent.

As of August 7, 7:30 AM, the death toll from the Kumamoto earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, including suspected disaster-related deaths, has reached 38, with 6,794 people still evacuated to shelters.

Kumamoto Prefecture, which suffered significant damage from a recent earthquake, is expected to continue experiencing intense heat on the 7th, with residents advised to take heatstroke precautions. Additionally, strong winds are anticipated due to the influence of Typhoon No. 13.

A video shows the tense situation in an operating room at Kumamoto General Hospital in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, during an earthquake, with the hospital resuming normal operations on the 5th after a temporary suspension of outpatient services.

Honda announced that its automobile production has been impacted primarily due to damage sustained by a group company's auto parts manufacturer in Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, following an earthquake. The company will decide on resuming production based on the parts manufacturer's recovery status.

Chip manufacturing plants in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture have begun restarting operations, showing a quick recovery after an earthquake caused relatively limited damage.

A 91-year-old man in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, died after being trapped in his home following an earthquake. His daughter expressed profound grief, stating she felt 'as if her heart had frozen.'

The Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference one week after a magnitude 7 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, providing updates on seismic activity and forecasts for heat and rain.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto prefecture, which was struck by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake, to assess recovery efforts that are being hampered by soaring temperatures.

Kumamoto Prefecture experienced record-breaking temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, exacerbating the challenges faced by residents already displaced by a recent earthquake.

A disaster intermediate support organization in Kumamoto Prefecture is coordinating aid efforts to prevent gaps in assistance, particularly due to ongoing water outages. The organization, established after an earthquake 10 years ago, connects aid providers with disaster victims to ensure efficient recovery.

A 'toilet car' dispatched from Noto Town, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, arrived in Hikawa Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, to support areas severely damaged by the recent earthquake.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, causing a house collapse in Uki City where four family members are missing. Experts warn of further strong tremors as the quake hit a long-feared high-risk fault zone.

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued a Level 5 flood warning for the Chikugo River near the Tsuetate observation station in Oguni Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, indicating a potential overflow. Residents in Oguni Town and Hita City, Oita Prefecture, are urged to ensure their safety.

A descendant of a Japanese immigrant to Hawaii is planning a visit to Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan. The individual is seeking information about their family's origins and ancestral roots in the region.

Three city council members in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, have been arrested on suspicion of receiving 60 million yen in bribes from a construction company in exchange for favorable treatment in a new city hall project, with investigators now suspecting they actively demanded the bribes.

Residents of Mashiki Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, observed a moment of silence on the evening of the 14th, marking 10 years since the first magnitude 7 earthquake that killed 45 people, including disaster-related deaths.

A magnitude 3 earthquake occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, specifically in the Amakusa and Ashikita regions, on March 21st at approximately 3:04 PM.

The mayor of Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Ono, had his driver's license suspended for 90 days after being caught driving at 152 km/h on the Kyushu Expressway last December.