Kirk here. The number of infections confirmed today is 594, about half of the peak. Good news. I hope we’re over the hump.

By the way, what follows is a quote from an e-mail I received from the International Center in Kumamoto City. The consultation service described here is something to keep in mind if you occasionally have questions related to life here in Kumamoto that you need help getting answered.

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【Consultation】 If you have any troubles in daily life in Kumamoto, please consult Kumamoto City General Consultation Plaza for those who are from overseas. Multiple languages are available.

Kumamoto City General Consultation Plaza for those who are from overseas (Managed by Kumamoto International Center) 〒860−0806 4-18, Hanabatacho, Chuo-ward, Kumamoto-City The 2nd floor in Kumamoto International Center Opening time : 10 am - 6 am Closed Day  ] The 2nd and 4th Monday, New Years Holidays(December 29th ~ January 3rd)  TEL:096-359-4995(Direct one) FAX:096-359-5112     URL http://www.kumamoto-if.or.jp/plaza/  E-mail:[email protected]

熊本での生活について困ったこと、分からないことがあったら、「熊本市外国人総合相談プラザ」に相談してください。多言語で相談できます。 熊本市外国人総合相談プラザ (運営 熊本市国際交流振興事業団) 〒860−0806 熊本市中央区花畑町4−18 熊本市国際交流会館2階 開設時間 午前10時~午後6時  休館日  第2・第4月曜日、年末年始(12月29日~1月3日)  TEL:096-359-4995(直通) FAX:096-359-5112     URL http://www.kumamoto-if.or.jp/plaza/  E-mail:[email protected]