Good news for people who need to travel between Kumamoto and Kagoshima. -- Kirk
2026-09-01 21:13 JST 2026 Good news for people who need to travel between Kumamoto and Kagoshima. -- Kirk Kyushu Shinkansen Reopening Planned for September 18Kyushu Shinkansen reopening is planned for September 18, with reduced speeds near Shin-Yatsushiro after earthquake damage. https://www.railway.supply/kyushu-shinkansen-reopening-plann … ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 1 ← 2026-09-01 14:57 JST → Around this time … 2026-09-01 21:13 JSTGood news for people who need to travel between Kumamoto and …Kyushu Shinkansen Reopening Planned for September 18 (this post) 2026-09-01 14:57 JSTI started Kumamoto International because I felt that Kumamoto could use another way to exchange information in English. But, looking for information in English to share on this page has, ironically, led me to notice that the practice of sharing information ONLY in translation leads to various problems (can't check the translation, difficult to explain what you read to Japanese people who don't know English, etc.). So, I'm glad to see Japanese being used actively in international contexts. Of course, if translations can ALSO be provided, that's even better. -- KirkEasy Japanese in focus as way to deliver information to foreign nationals 2026-08-31 09:43 JSTKirk here. Here's a video report (with a complete translation below by ChatGPT) on the consultation session for foreign residents of Hikawa that we announced earlier on this page. A similar one for residents of Uki is coming up on the 6th.https://www.facebook.com/Kumamotoi/posts/pfbid029ems873TBRSVZficrWx91dws3443XqXGdwV21PuRxstqH1x6cmRTprdfbZCDP4zol--- ChatGPT translation starts ---Consultation Session Held in Hikawa, Kumamoto, for Foreign Residents Affected by the Kumamoto EarthquakeAugust 30, 2026, 8:06 p.m.In Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, a consultation session was held for foreign residents affected by the earthquake, with officials from the prefectural government and administrative scriveners providing assistance.The session was attended by Vietnamese and Filipino residents affected by the earthquake, as well as representatives of companies that employ foreign nationals. Prefectural staff and administrative scriveners explained support programs provided by the national and prefectural governments for foreign residents and listened to participants’ concerns and difficulties regarding life after the earthquake.According to Kumamoto Prefecture, approximately 290 foreign nationals live in Hikawa. This was the first consultation session of its kind held for foreign residents in the town since the earthquake.One foreign resident who came for a consultation said:“This is the first time since coming to Japan that I have experienced such a major earthquake. I haven’t been able to sleep very well, and I’m frightened. Talking about it here at the consultation session helped me feel calmer.”Similar consultation sessions are scheduled to be held in Yatsushiro and Uki in the future.--- translation ends ---熊本地震で被災…外国人の住民対象に行政書士らの相談会 熊本・氷川町（日テレNEWS NNN） - Yahoo!ニュース 2026-08-29 16:29 JSTThis may be particularly important for readers of this page who are not here now but are interested in coming (or coming back). -- KirkCabinet approves travel discount program for battered Kyushu | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis 2026-08-27 20:44 JSTJoha posted about a session planned for foreign residents in Uki that will be held on the 6th (Thanks Joha!). This is a similar event that is scheduled for Sunday.--- start quote ---We will hold a consultation session for foreign residents living in the Yatsushiro and Hikawa areas.I’m afraid of another earthquake, I can’t sleep at night.My visa renewal is coming soon, what should I do?How should I dispose the trash generated by the earthquake.And many other topics. Anyone is wellcome!Water and some supplies will be also distributed.Supported langauges：English・Tagalog・ Vietnamese・Indonesian・Khmer・SpanishDate:30 August,2026. Sunday. 11:00-13:00(Last registration: 12:00)Location:Hikawa town hall--- end quote ---P.S. I was only able to pull this thumbnail image from the announcement so, unfortunately, the QR codes cannot be read. :(https://www.kuma-koku.jp/support-center/page382.html?type=top 2026-08-27 20:29 JSTGood new for those who need to travel between the two cites frequently. The article says that this is "in response to the impact of the Kumamoto Earthquake and the suspension of Kyushu Shinkansen services." -- KirkJAL Adds Temporary Flights Between Fukuoka and Kagoshima Following Kumamoto Earthquake - TRAICY Global
