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Emperor and Empress to Visit Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster Areas in Late September

From NHK · () Japanese

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  • Emperor and Empress are planning a day trip to visit areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake in late September.
  • The visit will focus on areas that sustained significant damage, including Yatsushiro City and Hikawa Town.
  • This planned visit follows recent news of the Kyushu Shinkansen resuming full service between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata stations on September 18.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are preparing to visit the disaster-stricken regions of Kumamoto Prefecture in late September. The Imperial couple plans to conduct a day trip, focusing on areas that bore the brunt of the recent earthquake.

Sources indicate that the visit will include stops in Yatsushiro City and Hikawa Town, both of which suffered considerable damage from the seismic event. This gesture of support from the Imperial family is expected to offer comfort to the affected communities.

The planned visit comes amidst ongoing recovery efforts in the region. Notably, the Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train service between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata stations is scheduled to fully resume on September 18, marking another step towards normalcy for the area. The Emperor and Empress's visit underscores the nation's attention to the earthquake's impact and the resilience of its people.

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