Prime Minister Takaichi to visit earthquake-hit Kumamoto
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
August 3, 2026
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to visit Kumamoto Prefecture following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The visit aims to assess local challenges and support needs for evacuees.
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