PM Sanae Takaichi visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat

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1. Mon, 3 August 2026

   1 report
   • Euronews12:38first to report
     PM Sanae Takaichi visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat

     More than 46,000 households remained without water and many also face fuel shortages as the region suffers sweltering heat, stoking fears of heat-related illness.

2. Tue, 4 August 2026

   1 report
   • The Guardian World00:59
     Japan’s prime minister tours earthquake-hit sites as recovery efforts hampered by soaring temperatures

     Prime minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto prefecture almost a week after a magnitude 7.1 quake hit, killing 38 people Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has visited the south-western prefecture of Kumamoto, where recovery efforts are being hampered by heat and a lack of water supplies, almost a week after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed dozens and caused widespread damage. Thirty-eight people died during the quake , including one person who died of apparent heatstroke while taking...

3. Thu, 6 August 2026

   1 report
   • South China Morning Post01:06
     ‘Artificial earthquake’ conspiracy theory sweeps Japan after Kumamoto disaster

     Claims that the recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck southwestern Japan was man-made have been spreading online, with experts dismissing the theory as unrealistic in technological, financial and practical terms. On July 28, the day the deadly earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture, a user on social media who has previously shared false claims about earthquakes wrote that the “seismic wave is of an explosion, not a quake” in a post that has had around 3 million views as of Wednesday....

4. Sat, 8 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Japan Times04:06
     Kumamoto quake toll rises to 39

     The number of casualties from the temblor has reached 205 in the prefecture, with 23 severely injured.

   • japantoday.com07:30
     Over 1,200 disaster relief volunteers enter quake-hit Kumamoto

     Over 1,200 disaster relief volunteers have entered quake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture since municipalities started accepting them this month. Disaster volunteer centers have been set up in 11 municipalities in the southwestern Japan prefecture based on local requests, and 10 of them had begun dispatching volunteers by Saturday. These 10 local governments…

5. Sun, 9 August 2026

   1 report
   • Japan Times00:10
     Volunteer activities fully start in quake-hit Kumamoto

     As of 2 p.m. Saturday, 1,751 people were working as volunteers in afflicted areas.

6. Mon, 10 August 2026

   4 reports
   • Japan Times02:34
     U.S. Forces airlift water for Kumamoto earthquake victims

     The operation sent about 33,000 bottles of drinking water to the area.

   • Japan Times04:50
     Post-quake crime and scams compound misery for Kumamoto residents

     Suspicious activity around damaged homes and evacuation shelters has prompted police forces around the country to send hundreds of officers to patrol affected areas.

   • Japan Times11:19
     Over 6,000 still living in evacuation centers two weeks after Kumamoto quake

     The Kumamoto government is making preparations for evacuees to move to hotels.

   • Japan Times11:47
     Japan to apply reconstruction aid law to all of Kumamoto Prefecture

     Under the law, families whose homes were destroyed or partially damaged will be eligible for up to ¥3 million in aid to cover costs for housing construction, repair and rent.

7. Tue, 11 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Japan Times05:38
     Takaichi to forgo foreign trips this summer following Kumamoto quake

     Takaichi will stay at home to prioritize the response to a powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture last month.

   • Japan Times07:18
     Aeon allowed workers to return to Kumamoto mall before blast

     The building was evacuated after the quake but some workers had asked to return to their shops to secure the cash registers or collect personal items such as car keys.

8. Wed, 12 August 2026

   1 report
   • Japan Times10:01
     Kumamoto’s tourism industry hit hard by quake

     The prefectural government estimates that the industry has suffered losses amounting to roughly ¥6 billion.

9. Thu, 13 August 2026

   4 reports
   • Japan Times03:52
     Aeon considering compensation over fatal blast after Kumamoto quake

     The explosion, likely to have been caused by liquefied petroleum gas, killed seven employees.

   • Japan Times07:45
     Kumamoto Castle reopens two weeks after massive quake

     Safety checks were completed quickly following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake on July 28, which registered up to 7, the highest level on Japan's seismic intensity scale.

   • Japan Times08:40
     Foreign nationals support one another following quake in Kumamoto

     Some residents hesitate to go to evacuation centers or struggle to obtain information on relief supplies due to language barriers and cultural differences.

   • japantoday.com22:45
     We had spent an entire year tending them since pruning the pear trees in November, all for this single annual harvest. The pears were all falling from the branches at once, almost as if on cue.

     Makoto Inada, 73, who runs a pear orchard in the town of Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, describing how the July 28 quake damaged his pear crop. He lost 80-90% of his fruit.

10. Mon, 17 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Japan Times06:19
      Authorities shift focus to evacuees’ prolonged displacement after Kumamoto quake

      Initial response during the month after a disaster is essential for mitigating deaths resulting from extended stays in evacuation shelters, experts say.

    • Japan Times07:47
      Ferry offers solace in quake-hit Kumamoto

      Free meal, bathing and medical services as well as a play area for children are provided on the ferry, anchored at Yatsushiro port in the prefecture.

    • NYT World09:31
      How Japan Averted a Major Earthquake Disaster

      Japan avoided a major disaster after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit last month. Our reporter River Akira Davis visited Kumamoto, a prefecture near the epicenter, to see how it built quake-proof buildings and infrastructure.

11. Tue, 18 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Japan Times04:12
      Aid package for earthquake-hit Kumamoto to be crafted by end of August

      Measures are likely to include steps to stimulate tourism demand in the Kyushu region, where many hotel reservations have been canceled after the magnitude 7.1 quake.

    • Japan Times07:20
      Kumamoto struggling to assist those not at designated shelters who need help

      How to deliver relief supplies, health consultation services and other support remains a challenge more than three weeks after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in July.

    • South China Morning Post07:58
      Fake troops loot earthquake-hit homes in Japan’s Kumamoto

      Men in military fatigues identical to those worn by Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Forces (SDF) are reportedly prowling evacuated communities in Kumamoto prefecture to loot abandoned homes and businesses in the aftermath of last month’s earthquake. An official at the prefectural government confirmed media reports of “fake SDF personnel” attempting to enter properties in affected areas, although she said the authority’s immediate priority was still to find shelter and provide food and medical...

12. Wed, 19 August 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times02:38
      Kumamoto earthquake insurance claims and inquiries top 40,000

      In addition to Kumamoto, the six other prefectures in Kyushu were also included in the figure.

13. Thu, 20 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times02:41
      Teams of teachers rally to support reopening of earthquake-hit Kumamoto schools

      Drawing on their past experiences in disaster-stricken areas, team members are helping schools in the prefecture return to normal.

    • Japan Times08:11
      Local doctor in earthquake-hit Kumamoto brings medical care to evacuees

      Born and raised in the city of Uki in the prefecture, Hitoshi Kuwahara, 61, has been supporting community health for around three decades.

14. Sat, 22 August 2026

    7 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories17:24
      Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region

      Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region The Japan Times A moderate, magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Strong Kanto quake triggers warnings of similar shaking over next week The Japan Times 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan, including Tokyo; Here’s what we know AL.com M5.9 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Surrounding Areas; No Tsunami Warning Issued The Japan News

    • Japan Times17:24
      Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region

      Shaking registered lower 5 on Japan's seven-point seismic scale. There was no risk of a tsunami.

    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)18:28
      Silne trzęsienie ziemi w Japonii. Wstrząsy odczuwalne w Tokio

      Trzęsienie ziemi o magnitudzie 5,9 nawiedziło wschodnią Japonię w nocy z soboty na niedzielę czasu lokalnego. Silne wstrząsy były odczuwalne m.in. w Tokio. Japońska agencja meteorologiczna wykluczyła zagrożenie tsunami.

    • RMF24 (Poland)19:57
      Trzęsienie ziemi w Japonii. Wstrząsy odczuwalne były w Tokio

      Trzęsienie ziemi w Japonii. Wstrząsy odczuwalne były w Tokio

    • El País (Spain)22:40edited after publishing
      Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude la región de Tokio y causa una treintena de heridos

      previouslyUn terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude la región de Tokio

      La Agencia Meteorológica de Japón confirma que no hay alerta de tsunami. Otro seísmo se registra este domingo en Hokkaido, al norte del país

    • Google News - Top Stories23:54
      Strong Kanto quake triggers warnings of similar shaking over next week

      Strong Kanto quake triggers warnings of similar shaking over next week The Japan Times A moderate, magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region The Japan Times M5.9 quake strikes eastern Japan including Tokyo, disrupting trains Japan Wire by Kyodo News Kanto region jolted by earthquake, injuries reported | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News nhk.or.jp

    • Japan Times23:54edited after publishing
      Strong Kanto quake injures dozens, triggering warnings of similar shaking over next week

      previouslyStrong Kanto quake triggers warnings of similar shaking over next week

      The magnitude 5.9 earthquake, which registered up to a lower 5 on Japan's seven-point seismic scale, left at least 37 people injured across Kanto.

15. Sun, 23 August 2026

    28 reports
    • El Mundo (Spain)00:50edited after publishing
      Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude el este de Japón, golpea Tokio y deja al menos 37 heridos

      previouslyUn terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude el este de Japón y deja al menos cinco heridos

      El sismo ocurrió en la prefectura sureña de Ibaraki, un área de Japón propensa a sismos frecuentes, a una profundidad de 70 kilómetros Leer

    • Japan Times01:10
      Government to support tourism in quake-hit Kyushu region

      The measures will be included in the upcoming aid package due out this month.

    • Google News - Top Stories01:31
      M5.9 quake strikes eastern Japan including Tokyo, disrupting trains - Japan Wire by Kyodo News

      M5.9 quake strikes eastern Japan including Tokyo, disrupting trains Japan Wire by Kyodo News A moderate, magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Strong Kanto quake injures dozens, triggering warnings of similar shaking over next week The Japan Times M5.9 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Surrounding Areas; No Tsunami Warning Issued The Japan News Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattles Japan, shaking felt in Tokyo FOX Weather

    • Times of India01:39
      5.9 earthquake rattles Japan: 23 injured, trains disrupted; no tsunami threat

      In the early hours of Sunday, eastern Japan experienced a moderate earthquake, with injuries reported for over twenty individuals, primarily minor. The strong tremors caused significant disruptions in transportation services, including train delays across the region. A water pipe burst was noted in Tokyo, alongside power outages affecting numerous homes. Fortunately, no tsunami threat emerged, and nuclear facilities remained secure.

    • La Repubblica (Italy)02:55
      Giappone, terremoto di magnitudo 5.9 avvertito fino a Tokyo. Diversi feriti e disagi ai servizi ferroviari

      Escluso il rischio tsunami, nessuna anomalia agli impianti nucleari

    • Google News - Top Stories03:13
      A moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region

      A moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region AP News A moderate, magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Strong Kanto quake injures dozens, triggering warnings of similar shaking over next week The Japan Times M5.9 quake shakes eastern Japan, injuring more than 20 people Japan Today M5.9 quake strikes eastern Japan including Tokyo, disrupting trains Japan Wire by Kyodo News

    • Channel News Asia03:31
      5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, dozens injured

      The late-night quake disrupted regional train services in Tokyo on Sunday morning, according to East Japan Railway Company.

    • Le Figaro (France)03:41
      Séisme de magnitude 5,9 près de Tokyo: des dizaines de blessés

      La secousse s’est produite à une profondeur de 68 kilomètres et n’a pas provoqué de risque de tsunami.

    • tportal (Croatia)04:46edited after publishing
      VIDEO Snažan potres pogodio Tokio: 37 ozlijeđenih, oglasile se sirene

      previouslySnažan potres pogodio Tokio: 37 ozlijeđenih, oglasile se sirene

      Potres magnitude 5,9 pogodio je područje Tokija u nedjelju ujutro, ozlijedivši 37 ljudi, prema podacima Japanske agencije za upravljanje požarima i katastrofama.

      1 reprint

      • N1 Info (Croatia)23 Aug, 05:43their copy
    • asiaone.com04:47
      A moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region

      TOKYO — A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday (Aug 23), injuring more than 30 people, most of them lightly, officials said. There was no danger of a tsunami.According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 and its epicenter was in the southern Ibaraki prefecture with a depth of...

    • iRozhlas (Czechia)04:53
      Východ Japonska zasáhlo zemětřesení o síle 5,9 stupně. Úřady hlásí nejméně 37 zraněných

      Východní Japonsko, včetně oblasti Tokia, v neděli ráno postihlo středně silné zemětřesení o síle 5,9 stupně. Podle úřadů bylo zraněno nejméně 37 lidí, uvedla agentura Kjódó.

      2 reprints

      • ČT24 (Czechia)23 Aug, 04:38their copy
      • iDNES (Czechia)23 Aug, 07:18their copy
    • Le Monde (France)05:02
      Un séisme de magnitude 5,9 secoue l’est du Japon, faisant plus de 30 blessés dans la région de Tokyo

      Après le tremblement de terre qui a perturbé le trafic des trains régionaux dans la capitale, les autorités ont mis en garde contre un risque accru de glissements de terrain et de fortes répliques dans les prochains jours.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)05:15
      VIDEO Potres u Japanu, 37 ozlijeđenih

      NAJMANJE 37 ljudi ozlijeđeno je u pet prefektura u regiji - 15 u Tokiju, devet u Saitami, osam u Kanagawi, četiri u Chibi i jedna osoba u Ibarakiju, prema podacima lokalnih vlasti i Agencije za upravljanje požarima i katastrofama.

    • 24sata (Croatia)05:26
      ZATRESLO U TOKIJU U potresu jačine 5,9 ozlijeđeno je 37 ljudi. Vlasti upozorile na nove udare
    • France Info (France)05:38
      Un séisme de magnitude 5,9 touche les environs de Tokyo, plus de 30 blessés

      Les autorités ont mis en garde contre un risque accru de glissements de terrain dans la région et de potentielles fortes répliques dans les jours à venir.

    • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)05:43
      VIDEO Snažan potres pogodio Japan, deseci ozlijeđenih: Pogledajte snimke
      1 reprint

      • Telegram.hr (Croatia)23 Aug, 05:27their copy
    • Vecernji list (Croatia)05:48
      Snažan potres pogodio Tokio, deseci ozlijeđenih: Izdano upozorenje

      Potres koji se dogodio noću poremetio je regionalni željeznički promet u japanskoj prijestolnici u nedjelju ujutro, prema podacima tvrtke East Japan Railway Company.

    • Nacional (Croatia)06:15
      JAK POTRES Tokio uzdrmao potres magnitude 5,9 i uzrokovao materijalnu štetu na zgradama

      Područje Tokija u nedjelju ujutro pogodio je potres magnitude 5,9. Pritom je ozlijeđeno 37 osoba, podaci su Japanske agencije za upravljanje požarima i katastrofama. Potres je izazvao snažna podrhtavanja tla u japanskoj prijestolnici i okolnim područjima. Zbog toga su se aktivirali nacionalni sustavi upozorenja, koji su emitirali javna upozorenja i oglasili sirene na ulicama. Pogođen […]

    • Polsat News (Poland)06:30
      Zatrzęsła się ziemia w Japonii. Silne wstrząsy odczuwane w Tokio. Rośnie liczba rannych

      Trzęsienie ziemi o magnitudzie 5,9 nawiedziło w nocy wschodnią Japonię, w tym obszar metropolitalny Tokio. W stolicy kraju silne wstrząsy były odczuwalne przez około 20 sekund. Początkowo informowano o kilku rannych, jednak według najnowszych informacji poszkodowanych zostało 37 osób. Niewykluczone, że bilans jeszcze wzrośnie.

    • boldsky.com06:43
      Tokyo Earthquake: 5.9-Magnitude Quake Shakes Japan, Leaves 37 Injured

      A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki, shaking Tokyo and surrounding areas, injuring at least 37 people and disrupting train services.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)07:24
      Japan: Viele Verletzte durch Erdbeben nahe Tokio

      URL changednow www.zeit.de/gesellschaft/zeitgeschehen/2026-08/erdbeben-japan-tokio-ibaraki-gxe

      Bei einem Erdstoß in der Nähe von Tokio wurden mindestens 37 Menschen verletzt. Das Beben der Stärke 5,9 war bis in die japanische Hauptstadt zu spüren.

    • Euronews09:02
      5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, injuring at least 37

      "I would ask residents in the areas where the shaking was particularly strong to remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake of a similar magnitude," Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said.

    • Google News - Top Stories09:02
      5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, injuring at least 37

      5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, injuring at least 37 Euronews.com At Least 37 Injured After 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan People.com M5.9 quake hits eastern Japan including Tokyo, dozens injured Japan Wire by Kyodo News Strong Kanto quake injures dozens, triggering warnings of similar shaking over next week The Japan Times M5.9 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Surrounding Areas; No Tsunami Warning Issued The Japan News

    • Al Jazeera English09:21
      37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan

      37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)09:42
      Magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolts eastern Japan, injuring over 20 people

      No tsunami alert issued after quake, which originated in southern part of Ibaraki prefecture

    • rustourismnews.com10:16
      5.9 Earthquake Hits Tokyo Area, Injuring More Than 20

      A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, injuring more than 20 people and disrupting train services around Tokyo.

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)14:50
      Terremoto di magnitudo 5.9 in Giappone, il video della scossa che fa oscillare un ponte

      Un terremoto di magnitudo 5.9 ha colpito l’isola di Hokkaido, in Giappone. Lo ha riferito il Centro sismologico europeo-mediterraneo, spiegando che il sisma si è verificato a una profondità di 46 chilometri. Il terremoto è avvenuto di notte, e sui social circolano le immagini degli effetti delle scosse. Da quanto si sa finora, sarebbero rimaste […] L'articolo Terremoto di magnitudo 5.9 in Giappone, il video della scossa che fa oscillare un ponte proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .

    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)15:50
      Trzęsienie ziemi w Japonii. Drugi mocny wstrząs w ciągu weekendu

      Na Hokkaido odnotowano trzęsienie ziemi o magnitudzie 5,9 - poinformowało Europejskie Śródziemnomorskie Centrum Sejsmologiczne. To kolejny silny wstrząs w Japonii w ciągu dwóch dni.

16. Mon, 24 August 2026

    2 reports
    • bne IntelliNews00:40
      Earthquake hits Tokyo region, scores injured

      The earthquake struck at about 2am, with its epicentre in southern Ibaraki prefecture to the northeast of the capital at a depth of 68km, the weather agency said. No tsunami was generated.

    • asahi.com03:00
      Magnitude 5.9 quake strikes eastern Japan, injuring over 30

      A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than 30 people, most of them lightly, officials said. There was no danger of a tsunami.

17. Wed, 26 August 2026

    4 reports
    • Japan Times03:23
      Japanese Red Cross worried over Kumamoto evacuees’ health after quake

      Officials said that evacuees' health could deteriorate due to prolonged life at shelters or in their own cars.

    • Japan Times05:54
      Japan’s top tomato production hub damaged following Kumamoto earthquake

      The earthquake struck just as farmers were preparing for the upcoming tomato growing season.

    • Japan Times08:42
      Radio station keeps residents informed after Kumamoto quake

      FM Yatsushiro suspended its regular programming immediately after the earthquake and instead focused on broadcasting disaster-related information.

    • nikkei.com18:08
      How the Kumamoto earthquake raised the profile of a Japanese drone maker

      Liberaware drew on lessons from past disasters but faces hurdles to scaling up output

18. Thu, 27 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times10:42
      Japan to subsidize trips to quake-hit Kyushu region among other measures

      Details of the travel program will be decided at a later date, but the government is considering subsidizing 60% of the fees for trips to southern Kyushu.

    • Japan Times10:53
      Japanese economic report cites need to closely monitor impact of natural disasters

      The reference to natural disasters was added in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28 and a downpour in Chiba Prefecture on Aug. 13.

19. Fri, 28 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Japan Times04:32
      Thousands still in evacuation centers one month after Kumamoto quake

      The government has announced a package of measures to support recovery, including a travel discount program to revitalize tourism in the Kyushu region.

    • Japan Times09:05
      Quake-hit library gradually returning to normal in Kumamoto

      The earthquake-hit municipal library in the city of Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, is moving step by step toward reopening after closing late last month.

    • Japan Times23:31
      Chance of huge quake hitting western Japan in the next 30 years as high as 60%

      The assessment by a government panel is based on a total of 45 active faults in and around the Kinki region.

20. Mon, 31 August 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times08:56
      Hokkaido and Osaka governors meet to discuss secondary capital concept

      The two agreed to cooperate on realizing a system where both prefectures would have backup capital functions in the event of a disaster in Tokyo.

21. Tue, 1 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times06:44
      Takaichi participates in simulated earthquake drill on Disaster Prevention Day

      This year's annual drill simulated a scenario in which a 8.3-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Tokachi in Hokkaido at around 7 a.m.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)10:44
      Potres je sravnio Tokio, a onda je počeo još veći užas

      PRVOG dana rujna 1923. stanovnici Tokija i Yokohame pripremali su se za ručak kada je, samo dvije minute prije podneva, tlo počelo snažno podrhtavati.

22. Wed, 2 September 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times08:04
      Lack of media coverage concerns some quake-hit Kumamoto areas

      There have been differences among areas in Kumamoto in terms of the number of disaster relief volunteers and donation amounts.

23. Fri, 4 September 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times02:41edited after publishing
      Fire breaks out at earthquake-damaged Nippon Paper plant in Kumamoto

      previouslyFire breaks out at earthquake-damaged Nippon Paper Plant in Kumamoto

      In the 7.1-magnitude temblor on July 28, a chimney at the plant collapsed, leaving nine people dead.

24. Mon, 14 September 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times03:22
      Suppliers asked to install sensors in enclosed spaces with gas piping

      The moves comes in the wake of a deadly explosion at a shopping mall in Kumamoto Prefecture following an earthquake in July.

25. Fri, 25 September 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times03:46
      Emperor and empress to visit quake-hit Kumamoto

      The imperial couple will visit areas in the cities of Yatsushiro and Uki and the town of Hikawa, which were hit hard by the July 28 quake.

26. Mon, 28 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times02:23
      Over 1,500 still in shelters two months after Kumamoto quake

      A total of 182 emergency temporary housing units have been established in 10 complexes in Kumamoto Prefecture.

    • news.tuoitre.vn04:16
      Over 1,500 still in shelters 2 months after Kumamoto quake

      KUMAMOTO -- More than 1,500 people are still staying in evacuation centers two months after the July 28 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, that killed 38 people including those who died from suspected indirect causes.

27. Tue, 29 September 2026

    1 report
    • South China Morning Post01:30
      Japan enlists royal visit, subsidies to revive tourism in quake-hit Kyushu

      Travel companies in southern Japan are pinning their hopes on a business revival following a planned visit by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to the areas hardest hit by a major earthquake this summer. The imperial couple, who were scheduled to meet communities in Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, postponed the trip due to poor weather. On Wednesday, they will speak with families currently living in temporary accommodation after losing their homes and businesses. The prefecture was at the...

28. Wed, 30 September 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times12:12
      Emperor and empress visit quake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture

      As of Tuesday, the number of homes damaged by the quake stood at about 72,000, including some 9,700 that were destroyed or heavily damaged.

29. Mon, 5 October 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times00:54
      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, an expert has stressed the importance of early vaccination.

30. Thu, 8 October 2026

    1 report
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)06:33
      Two earthquakes strike eastern Japan within hours, no tsunami threat

      Magnitude 4.8 quake hits Chiba Prefecture, followed by 4.0 tremor in neighboring Ibaraki

31. Sun, 11 October 2026

    1 report
    • Die Zeit (Germany)16:05
      Krematorien in Japan: Vier Nächte ohne Frühstück

      In Japan sterben so viele Menschen, dass die Krematorien überlastet sind. Ein Unternehmer in Tokio hat daraus ein Geschäftmodell gemacht. Er betreibt ein Hotel für Tote.

32. Tue, 13 October 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times04:42
      All railway lines in areas affected by Kumamoto quake in July back in service

      Train services on a section of the Hisatsu Orange Railway in Kumamoto Prefecture resumed Tuesday, 77 days after the July 28 earthquake.

33. Fri, 16 October 2026

    5 reports
    • Japan Times04:20
      Nerves rattled in Japan as alert for magnitude 9.9 quake withdrawn minutes later

      Initial alerts warned of strong shaking across northern, eastern and central Japan.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)09:31
      Japan retracts 9.9-magnitude quake warning, cites overestimation of 6.9-magnitude quake in Kuril islands

      Meteorological agency apologizes for incident, says cause of overestimation is under investigation

    • Times of India10:34
      Japan issued a 9.9 magnitude earthquake alert, but ground didn't shake: What happened

      An "alert" indicating a massive magnitude-9.9 earthquake sent shockwaves of fear across Japan on Friday afternoon. Just eight minutes after its issuance, the Japan Meteorological Agency retracted the warning, which had been triggered by a lesser magnitude-6.9 quake off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. Although the alert caused temporary disruptions in transportation, officials are now investigating the warning system to ensure public safety and prevent future confusion.

    • NYT World14:08
      Japan Mistakenly Issues Warning for Strongest Ever Earthquake

      Officials on Friday withdrew an alert sent when they believed a 9.9-magnitude earthquake had taken place. In the end, the tremor was hardly felt.

    • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)15:02
      Ne događa se svaki dan: Japan izdao upozorenje za najveći potres u povijesti mjerenja
34. Sat, 17 October 2026

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    • Channel News Asia06:13
      Japan retracts mistaken magnitude 9.9 quake alert

      The alert set off loud emergency alerts on millions of mobile phones in Japan. Japan's weather agency clarified later that a 6.9-magnitude quake occurred near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula at a depth of 160 kilometres (100 miles).

35. Mon, 19 October 2026

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    • South China Morning Post11:28
      Japan’s mega-quake that never was, and the danger of false alarms

      Kanako Hosomura was working in a clothing store in Yokohama when an alert on her phone warned of an imminent magnitude 9.9 earthquake. “We all rushed outside,” Hosomura said, recalling how people poured out of nearby shops and offices to watch tall buildings and power lines for signs of shaking. But no earthquake came. Eight minutes after issuing the warning on Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) cancelled the alert, leaving residents to wonder what had gone wrong. “These alarms do...