Hikawa, Kumamoto Pref., Aug. 4 (Jiji Press)--More than 12,000 residential buildings have been found damaged by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, a week ago, with over 8,000 people being forced to stay at evacuation shelters. Daytime

Mashiki, Kumamoto Pref., Aug. 1 (Jiji Press)--Scorching heat waves and widespread water outages are adding to the hardships faced by more than 9,000 evacuees in areas devastated…

People receive relief materials at a shelter in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, July 30, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]