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  • 2016-04-19 11:48 JSTThrough Yessy A.
    From Asahi Shimbun 4/18
    For foreigners in Kyusyu earthquake affected areas, you can call free of charge to the Disaster Information and translation service
    092-687-5137
    地震対応の無料通訳サービス　１０言語、２４時間対応：朝日新聞デジタル
  • 2016-04-19 10:04 JSTA Kumamoto woman in her 50s has died from "economy class syndrome," in which prolonged sitting causes blood clots to move to the heart, resulting in cardiac arrest. A further 16 have been hospitalized for the same reason. All had been sheltering in vehicles since the quake.
    http://kumanichi.com/news/local/main/20160418026.xhtml
    エコノミー症候群　車中泊の女性死亡－熊本のニュース│ くまにちコム
  • 2016-04-19 09:50 JSTWilliam here with a roundup of top Kumanichi stories for the 19th.
    - The airport has opened for cargo flights (good news!) but remains closed to commercial flights due to terminal damage.
    - Certain areas of Aso City have received an evacuation order due to concerns over landslides.
    - As of 6:00 AM this morning, the JMA has recorded 590 earthquakes of shindo 1 or higher since the Thursday night quake.
    - The government has called for continued vigilance against further possible disasters over the coming week.
    - Work has started to re-rail the shinkansen which derailed about 1.3 kilometers south of Kumamoto Station. The Transportation Ministry has announced finding damage at 130 locations on the Kyushu Shinkansen. Duration of repair work is unknown.
    - Enjoy the sunny weather while you can! Clouds are expected to move in from Wednesday afternoon with heavy rain on Thursday and a week of cloud/intermittent rain following that.
    That's all from here! Enjoy your day!
  • 2016-04-19 08:05 JSTFrom Yessy A.
    Latest Kumamoto map for shelters, hot foods, water portal, gasoline, bath, etc.,
    https://www.facebook.com/sayaka.matsumoto.56884/posts/491732854352705
  • 2016-04-19 00:28 JSTFrom Yessy A.
    Sagawa started delivery to Kumamoto
    https://www.facebook.com/mei.kaneko.35/posts/975125492608536
  • 2016-04-18 23:01 JSTKumamoto International Foundation (this post)
  • 2016-04-18 22:44 JSTHere's an ABC News video that includes an interview with Noel Vincent.
    http://abcnews.go.com/International/powerful-earthquake-strikes-japan-tsunami-advisory-issued/story?id=38428637
    7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan
  • 2016-04-18 22:36 JSTThe video on this page includes an interview with American Zachery Strauss (though I've had the pleasure of meeting Zachery, I'm not sure about the spelling -- apologies in advance).
    -- Kirk
    http://abcnews.go.com/International/death-toll-japan-quakes-rises-32-weather-expected/story?id=38444567
    Japan Quakes Death Toll up to 32 as Rains Cause Rescue Fears
  • 2016-04-18 22:08 JSTAudio interview with Gary Irwin:
    "Kumamoto resident Gary Irwin says many people, including himself, have been too scared to return home after Saturday's earthquake."
    http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36061707
    Japan earthquake: People sleep in cars for safety - BBC News
  • 2016-04-18 21:59 JSTHere's a link to an article with really striking video of the area where the Aso Ohashi used to be:
    http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201604160029.htm
    Large road bridge collapses as new quake hits Kumamoto：The Asahi Shimbun
  • 2016-04-18 21:50 JSTThe video of a bridge that collapsed in Minami Aso is very striking. Please take a look.
    -- Kirk
    http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36065334
    Japan earthquake: Thousands spend night in cold and wet - BBC News
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