Politics

Ariake High baseball captain channels April 2016 quake memory to inspire Kumamoto after July 28 tremor Ariake High baseball captain Misuda draws on memories of the April 2016 Kumamoto quake …

Trump to Begin Negotiations with Iran, Says Talks Will Start Aug. 3 (Aug. 4 JST) Trump says negotiations with Iran will start Aug. 3 (Aug. 4 JST), aiming to secure …

Aeon Mall Kumamoto explosion: Habita executive apologizes after two employees killed Habita director admits he asked staff to return to the store to secure cash after the July 28 earthquake, …

Aeon Mall Kumamoto explosion kills seven employees; family says worker returned on company instruction Aeon Mall Kumamoto explosion killed seven employees, including a 22-year-old who returned after evacuating; relatives allege …

Kikuchi Wins Shimotsuma Mayoral Election, Securing Third Term Hiroshi Kikuchi won the Shimotsuma mayoral election on Aug. 2, 2026, defeating bakery owner Makoto Inoue in a special vote after Toyoji …

Takaichi to Visit Kumamoto on August 3 to Inspect Earthquake Shelters Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit Kumamoto on August 3, 2026, to inspect earthquake damage and shelter conditions following …

Kumamoto disaster volunteers begin pre-registration as municipalities open intake across affected towns Kumamoto disaster volunteers begin pre-registration now as towns open intake Aug 1–4, 2026. Register through municipal social welfare …

Kumamoto earthquake: First suspected disaster-related death confirmed after heatstroke in car evacuation Kumamoto earthquake: First suspected disaster-related death confirmed as a woman in her 70s died of heatstroke while sheltering …

Woman evacuating in car dies of suspected heatstroke as Kumamoto earthquake survivors face intensifying heat Kumamoto earthquake survivors faced dangerous heat on Aug. 2, 2026, as a 70-year-old woman who …