Disaster management minister visits areas in Kumamoto affected by July quake

The Japan Times

Published 4 Nov 2026, 12:45 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Goshi Hosono called on the central government to support local governments while stressing the need to improve conditions at evacuation centers.

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