A message from the Japan Tourism Agency: a large earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture

A message from the Japan Tourism Agency:

On July 28th, 2026, a large earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, which is located in the southern area of the country known as Kyushu. The Japan Tourism Agency is providing the latest, most accurate details about transportation and the operation status of accommodations/tourism facilities in Kumamoto Prefecture as well as the surrounding Kyushu region (in Japanese only). 

For international visitors, the Agency provides the latest news on natural disasters and safety information in English via the following page: https://lnkd.in/gEZNxVC6

The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau is diligently working to help disseminate the latest, most precise information, as well as providing swift service to the affected areas to help promote recovery and reconstruction.

The linked websites are being updated regularly so please review them often for new information.

Japan Tourism Agency’s 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Information (Japanese only): LINK