2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Helpful Links for Affected Residents
Please prioritize your safety and use this at your own pace
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Last updated: August 28, 7:00 JST. Please check each link for the latest status.
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📖 Useful Information →
Heatstroke & blood clot prevention, using toilets without water, tips for damage certificates, and more
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Latest Damage & Evacuation Information
Kumamoto City Disaster Prevention Portal (in Japanese)
Shelter status, water supply, daily life info
2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Damage Map (in Japanese)
Road closures, water outages, shelters on a map. ⚠️Includes citizen reports — always cross-check with official announcements from local government, police, or fire departments
Kumamoto City Disaster HQ Meeting Materials (in Japanese)
Official city response updates
Japan Meteorological Agency - Earthquake & Tsunami Info (in Japanese)
Latest aftershock and tsunami warning status
NHK Weather & Disaster Info Portal (in Japanese)
Lifeline and damage status coverage
Jiji Press "Useful Info for Disaster Areas" (in Japanese)
Charging, Wi-Fi, sleeping in cars, daily life info in one place
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism - Damage Status Reports (in Japanese)
Official primary source: road restrictions and damage maps (updated regularly)
Geospatial Information Authority of Japan - Earthquake Info (in Japanese)
Aerial photos, crustal deformation, fault maps and other technical damage data
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Official Info by City/Town
Kumamoto Prefecture Official Site (in Japanese)
Kumamoto City Disaster Prevention Site (in Japanese)
Yatsushiro City Disaster Prevention Site (in Japanese) (Emergency information available)
Uto City Disaster Prevention & Community Info (in Japanese)
Uki City Official Site (includes emergency info, in Japanese)
Mashiki Town Disaster Prevention Site (in Japanese)
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Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water)
Kyushu Electric Power - Outage Info (in Japanese)
Check real-time outage status by area
Saibu Gas - Announcements & Supply Stoppage Info (in Japanese)
Check gas supply stoppage areas
Kumamoto City Waterworks Bureau (in Japanese)
Contact for water outage/supply info (phone number available on the site)
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Kumamoto City Waterworks Bureau official site - Emergency water supply info (in Japanese)
Supply station locations are updated daily. For July 31, Johoku Elementary and Asoda Elementary in Kita Ward were added. Please always check here for the latest locations and times
Kumamoto City Waterworks Bureau (latest water information, in Japanese)
Kumamoto City reports that the water outage ended at 19:30 on August 3 and discolored water ended at 16:00 on August 3 (announced August 8). Check the official site for any new outage or emergency-water information
Kumamoto City "Disaster Wells" water supply info (in Japanese)
Over 70 wells across 5 wards now providing drinking or household water. Hours vary by well — follow the operator's instructions
Yatsushiro City "Water Supply Station Info" (in Japanese)
Emergency water supply at 20 locations (about 5L per visit). Two time slots: 7:00-19:00 or 8:30-19:00 depending on location — bring your own container
Uki City "Water Outage & Supply Notice" (in Japanese)
Emergency water supply 8:30-17:00, up to 4L per person per day. 9 supply locations. Patrol boat water support also available at Misumi East Port
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Communication & Charging (Usable Right Now)
Details on 00000JAPAN & charging spots (ITmedia, in Japanese)
Coverage areas and how to use
Tesla & EV free charging locations (ITmedia, in Japanese)
KDDI "au SHOP CAR" touring evacuation shelters (available to any carrier's customers)
Offers phone support plus online medical consultations/prescriptions (through mid-August). July 31: Uto City Welfare Center, 15:00-20:00 (medical consultations 15:00-17:30)
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Supplies, Water Supply & Bathing Support
Kumamoto City - Relief Supplies Announcement (in Japanese)
Free disaster-support rental cars (Japan Carsharing Association, in Japanese)
For disaster victims and support groups. Cars: up to 2 weeks; light/small trucks: up to 3 days. Fuel cost is your responsibility. Reservation required (see link for contact details, 10:00-16:00)
Uki City now accepting disaster waste (July 31 - August 7, in Japanese)
Uki Clean Center temporary site, 8:30-12:00 & 13:00-15:30 (also open specially Aug 1-2). Sorting and a fee-waiver application form required
Kumamoto City "Free bathing service" starts August 1 (in Japanese)
For those in shelters/car camps, or whose home bathroom was damaged (residents outside the city may also qualify). Bring ID showing your name and address
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Medical Care & Medication (Important)
Kumamoto City Medical Association - List of Open Medical Facilities (in Japanese)
Search for medical facilities still able to see patients after the earthquake
Kumamoto Pharmacists Association - Pharmacy Hours Aug 1-7 (in Japanese)
Based on responses collected as of 20:00, July 31 (not all pharmacies included; hours may change)
Kumamoto Regional Medical Center (Kumamoto City Medical Association, in Japanese)
Holiday/night emergency clinic status
Japan Medical Association - Kumamoto Earthquake Info (in Japanese)
Latest medical support and treatment system info
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Watch for Secondary Disasters (Landslides, Building Collapse)
Kumamoto City Hazard Map (mobile version, in Japanese)
Check landslide warning zones and flood risk areas
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Transportation
JR Kyushu - Disaster-related Service Info (in Japanese)
Suspension/delay status by line
NEXCO West Japan - Real-time Traffic Info (in Japanese)
Road closures on Kyushu expressways
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Safety Confirmation
Disaster Message Board (web171, in Japanese)
Register/check safety info by phone number
Google Person Finder
Search and register safety info by name (available in English)
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Life Support & Damage Certificates
Kumamoto City - Disaster Certificate & Recovery Support (in Japanese)
How to apply for a damage certificate, support fund programs
Kumamoto City "Lodging Support Program" (secondary evacuation) starts August 3 (in Japanese)
Provides hotel/inn rooms in the city for those unable to stay at shelters, in cars, or at home. Priority given to elderly people, people with disabilities, pregnant/postpartum women, households with infants, and those needing medical consideration. Consult your shelter's roaming public health nurse or shelter staff
Cabinet Office - List of Disaster Victim Support Programs (in Japanese)
Summary of national support programs
Kumamoto City "Emergency Home Repair" Program (in Japanese)
Check the official page for the current application deadline. The previously listed August 7 deadline and possible extension are no longer current information
Kumamoto City "2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster Support Programs" Booklet, 1st ed. (in Japanese)
PDF covering damage certificates, housing, medical, and life support (updated regularly)
Uki City now accepting damage certificate applications (in Japanese)
Main office started July 31; Misumi/Toyono branch offices start August 1 (9:00-16:00, weekends included). Remember to photograph damage before cleaning up
Kumamoto City special disposal program for business appliances (TV, AC, fridge, washing machine) (in Japanese)
For businesses. Prior consultation required (see link for contact details). Drop-off starts August 4. Households should use the household waste page above instead
METI support measures for affected small/medium businesses (in Japanese)
Special consultation windows, disaster recovery loans, Safety Net Guarantee No.4, and more. Covers 10 cities, 10 towns, and 1 village in Kumamoto Prefecture
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Mental Health Support
Kumamoto Prefecture - Mental Health Care After the Disaster (in Japanese)
Phone counseling: Kumamoto Kokoro no Denwa (11:00-18:30, see link for contact details)