Disaster Area Volunteers: 10 Things to Keep in Mind
Many people are considering travelling down to the earthquake-affected areas to offer their assistance. Volunteers are definitely needed, but please read these tips for volunteers ...
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Highway Bus Service Between Fukuoka and Kumamoto Resumed
Highway buses between Fukuoka and Kumamoto are running once again. Service was suspended from the evening of Apr. 14 (Thu.) to the morning of...
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New Stretch of Higashi-Kyushu Expressway Opens, Expectations Run High
At 15:00 on Sunday, Apr. 24, a 7.2 km stretch of the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway in Fukuoka Prefecture between the Shiida-Minami and Buzen interchanges will open, enabling uninterrup...
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Kyushu Shinkansen Service to Kumamoto to Reopen Tomorrow
Construction work to restore Kyushu Shinkansen (bullet train) service between Fukuoka City (Hakata Station) and Kumamoto City will finish today. The Hakata ~ Kumamoto section is sc...
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Volunteer Opportunities for Kumamoto Disaster Relief
If you want to help those affected by The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, here are some opportunities to donate supplies or to register as a volunteer...
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Experts Warn of Yet Another Major Quake
An earthquake measuring Upper 5 on the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) seismic intensity scale struck Yatsushiro City in southern Kumamoto at just before 18:00 on Apr. 19, bringi...
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Kumamon Images Can Be Used in Fundraising for 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake
Kumamoto Prefecture announced on Apr. 19 that images of Kumamon, the prefecture’s bear character, can be used in fundraising efforts related to The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. Usuall...
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Information For Overseas Tourists In Kumamoto
The Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization just updated their website with current information in four languages for: JR Rail Service Status, Highway Conditions, Bus Schedule Status...
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Transport & Safety Info for Tourists in Kyushu
he Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has posted a useful list of links and information on transportation (including trains, planes, ferries and expressways) and landmarks ...
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NHK English Report on Support for Non-Japanese in Shelters
NHK World has posted a 4-minute video report on the experience of non-Japanese at The Kumamoto International Center in Kumamoto City. The center has converted itself into a...