The other day I posted about a heightened state of alert at Mt. Aso. If you can make sense of the Japanese, you can check on the current status of the volcano (i.e. whether restrictions are in effect or not) at the following URL.
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/cool_japan/fun_spots/AJ201409040040
On a related note, you might want to take in the following exhibition at the Yunomae Manga Museum (Yunomae is near Hitoyoshi).
