Detailed article including comments from Andrew Mitchell. -- Kirk
2026-07-29 18:28 JST 2026 Detailed article including comments from Andrew Mitchell. -- Kirk Kumamoto disaster leaves at least 13 dead, Takaichi saysThe toll was expected to rise, with scores still missing following the magnitude 7.1 quake, as rescuers continued to hunt for survivors amid rising temperatures. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/29/japan/kumamoto- … ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 2 ← 2026-07-29 16:50 JST 2026-07-29 18:42 JST → Around this time … 2026-07-30 09:28 JSTThe 84 centimeters figure seems to be an average. The article says that the ground moved 2.2 meters at one point. -- KirkGround in Kumamoto City Moves 84 Centimeters in Quake 2026-07-30 00:47 JSTI heard on NHK today that there are a lot of unfounded rumors circulating on the internet, some blaming foreigners for what has happened. I did just a little searching and this (that is, the original Japanese) came up right away. The image is one I made from a screenshot of a ChatGPT translation of the X post I found. The post is not only hateful; it seems indicative of some sort of psychosis. Yet, this crazy post has 71 "loves" and 20 reposts -- a lot more support than anything I've posted on Kumamoto International recently. On the more positive side, there are people on X and elsewhere who a calling craziness like this out. Even so, that fact that this person has found an audience, even if a fairly modest one, is rather disturbing.-- Kirk https://x.com/kumamotonature/status/2082374796407673016 2026-07-29 22:34 JSTAt 10:19 we had another aftershock.https://www.data.jma.go.jp/multi/quake/quake_detail.html?eventID=20260729222523&lang=en-- Kirk 2026-07-29 20:35 JSTIs everyone okay? Are you and your families safe?It seems that my family here in Kumamoto City is safe, but I became a little worried today when I found that gas stations everywhere had run out of fuel.I think many people in Kumamoto still have strong memories of the prolonged impact of the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes and the days spent sheltering in their cars. That may be why gasoline disappeared so quickly.While talking about these concerns, one of my coworkers shared a very helpful information page with me, so I'd like to share it here as well.Let's support each other and get through this together! Stay safe, everyone.(ง •̀_•́)งAtsukohttps://imacoco--navi-netlify-app.translate.goog/?fbclid=PAdGRleATWtb1wZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxP5VnIkTbQb2OAH7vh6_rvi5tT2KnIpNcImsX9_JZpgHriWXrrMvWBIB6RJ_aem_U_kYXYu_3egZLalvaZrEKg&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en 2026-07-29 18:42 JSTHere's a share from the Kumamoto Prefecture Foreign Residents Support Center --- start quote ---To foreign residents of KumamotoIf you have any problems because of the earthquake, please call us.We can provide interpreting support by phone.080-4275-4489070-5696-4810(Kumamoto Prefecture Foreign Residents Support Center) --- end quote ----- Kirk https://www.facebook.com/KumamotoSupportCenterforForeignResidents/posts/pfbid02DGTzEqdgaGqod9QMfErjS7TttDYRSVRPPkT26sfmAKEvq1Brejh5Rmj6p4ZZAkwl 2026-07-29 18:28 JSTDetailed article including comments from Andrew Mitchell. …Kumamoto disaster leaves at least 13 dead, Takaichi says (this post) 2026-07-29 16:50 JSTHere's a video from a car that captured the moment of the explosion. -- Kirk熊本地震 イオンモール熊本 爆発の瞬間がカメラに｜NHK｜#nhk_news 2026-07-29 15:39 JSTA rather disturbing video of the situation inside of Kumamoto's Costco at the time of the quakes. I really feel for the children who were terrified by the situation. -- Kirk熊本の地震でコストコもヤバいことに…子供がかわいそう #Shorts #地震 #熊本 #コストコ #災害 #熊本地震 2026-07-29 14:56 JSTThis is a video of the insides of the Aeon Mall, filmed by a rescue worker, I assume. I just heard on TV that 3 deaths have been confirmed and 4 people are unaccounted for at the mall. -- Kirk【動画】鉄骨むき出し、床に建材散乱 爆発起きたイオンモール熊本内部の映像を警察庁が公開 2026-07-29 11:45 JSTKumamoto City has announced that approximately 9,000 households in Jonan Town, Minami Ward, lost their water supply following the earthquake that occurred on the 28th.Starting at 8:00 a.m. on the 29th, the city will open water distribution stations at 10 locations, including the Hinokimi Cultural Center.In addition to the Hinokimi Cultural Center, water distribution stations will be available at:Rikigo Elementary SchoolJonan Elementary SchoolAkita Minami Elementary SchoolKumasho Elementary SchoolToyoda Elementary SchoolRikigo Nishi Elementary SchoolTenmei Junior High SchoolTomiai Junior High SchoolMiyuki Elementary SchoolThe city has also opened 182 evacuation shelters throughout Kumamoto City.Among them, Kyushu Animal Academy and Suizenji Stadium are accepting evacuees with pets.In addition, Aquadome Kumamoto and Kumamoto Keirin Velodrome are accepting people who wish to evacuate and stay in their vehicles.We hope everyone affected by the earthquake stays safe and has access to the support they need. chat GPT translation.Stay safe (*•̀ㅂ•́)و✧Atsuko 2026-07-29 11:00 JSTHere's a video featuring an interview with our friend, Andrew Mitchell. -- Kirk'Nothing really prepares you': Survivor recounts Japan earthquake | Hanomansing Tonight
