Kumamoto Earthquake Aftermath: Over 1,500 Still in Shelters Two Months Later

Two months after the devastating Kumamoto earthquake, over 1,500 people remain in shelters, unable to fully resume their daily lives. While temporary housing and other facilities are being set up, significant challenges persist, including damage to over 71,500 residential buildings and uncertainty about the completion of water service restoration in some areas. Reconstruction efforts are underway, with evacuees starting to move into temporary housing and transportation infrastructure being restored. However, the situation regarding the issuance of disaster certificates has become urgent.