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Response to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake (August 27)

Published:

August 27, 2026, 10:00 We would like to inform you of the current situation.

1. System in Digital Agency

  • July 28, 2026 (Tue) 18:20 Digital Agency disaster response head office established

2. System Operation Status

(Updated August 4, 2026)

August 4, 2026 (Tue) 09:00 Regarding the governmental information system under the jurisdiction of Digital Agency, we have confirmed that it is operating normally.

3. Dispatch of D-CERT

(Updated August 27, 2026)

From Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the Digital Assistance Team for Disaster Response (D-CERT) has been dispatched to disaster-affected areas to propose a menu of digital support that is considered necessary for disaster response based on the needs of the area, to specify the content of the support, and to ensure that disaster response in the disaster-affected area proceeds smoothly.

Details of activities

  • 1. We proposed a tool to improve the input efficiency of the new supply system (B-PLo), in which employees of disaster-stricken local governments share information necessary for procurement and transportation of supplies.
  • 2. For guests staying on the private vessel "Hakuo II" leased by Ministry of Defense, we have developed and operated a dedicated application to streamline the reception procedure at the time of temporary disembarkation.

We will continue to work with Kumamoto Prefecture and others to provide support that will lead to improved convenience for disaster victims and a reduction in the administrative burden on the ground.

Number of employees dispatched

  • July 29 to August 27:159 man-days in total (Digital Agency staff: 129 man-days (14 persons); private sector: 30 man-days (8 persons))
  • As of August 27: Five Digital Agency staff members are being dispatched

4. Provision of government AI GENAI

(Updated August 20, 2026)

July 29, 2026 (Wed) In order for disaster-stricken local governments to be able to collect, organize, and share disaster-related information using AI, we have begun to temporarily provide government AI GENAI to disaster-stricken local governments, related local governments, disaster response organizations, etc.
For details, please check 's "We will urgently provide government AI GENAI to local governments affected by the Kumamoto earthquake" .
The emergency provision period for GENAI was originally scheduled to end in about three weeks, but it has been extended to until September 30, . Please continue to use it for disaster response.

5. My Number Card Utilization Initiatives

(Posted on July 31, 2026)

Regarding the disaster victim certificate required when applying for various support measures for disaster victims, such as Livelihood Recovery Support Grant for Disaster Victims benefits and reduction or postponement of taxes, insurance premiums, and utility bills, we have started to provide information on online applications using the systems of Mynaportal and various local governments.
For details, please check about online application for 2026 Kumamoto Earthquakes disaster victim certificate (risai shomeisho).

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