Prime minister visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat
- Posted on August 3, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Following a devastating earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan faces a critical recovery phase as residents tackle extensive debris removal and rebuilding efforts. The prime minister's visit underscores government commitment to disaster response, while communities brace for additional challenges posed by extreme heat conditions during the cleanup operations. Local authorities coordinate collection efforts to restore normalcy in affected areas.
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Prime minister visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat
TOKYO (AP) — Residents in Japan's quake-hit southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto put out heaps of debris for collection and the prime minister visited as the region baked under intense heat.
