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SupportDisaster certificate applications open after the July 2026 Kumamoto earthquake美里町

People affected by the Kumamoto earthquake on 28 July 2026 can apply for disaster certificates from 31 July 2026. Disaster certificates prove the level of damage to houses and are issued after inspection. Block walls, businesses and other structures get disaster notification certificates instead. Take many photos of the damage before you apply.

What to doTake photos of the damage. Then apply at the Misato Town Hall Central Building General Affairs Division（美里町役場中央庁舎総務課）or the Togo Branch Beautiful Sato Revitalization Division（美里町役場砥用庁舎美しい里創生課）. Open weekdays 8:30–17:15. Some weekends also open.
Misato Town Hall Central Building General Affairs Division（美里町役場中央庁舎総務課）
Open
Applications for disaster certificates and disaster notification certificates. Phone: 0964-46-2111. Weekdays 8:30–17:15. Also open 1–2 August and 8–9 August.
Misato Town Hall Togo Branch Beautiful Sato Revitalization Division（美里町役場砥用庁舎美しい里創生課）
Open
Applications for disaster certificates and disaster notification certificates. Phone: 0964-47-1111. Weekdays 8:30–17:15. Also open 1–2 August and 8–9 August.

Applications begin on Friday, 31 July 2026.

The application places and method are as follows.

First, take many photos that show the damage clearly. These photos may help with damage assessment.

Whole house photos

Photos of damage areas (showing the size and level of damage)

Damage to things other than houses (block walls, fences, carports, businesses, shops, etc.) is covered by disaster notification certificates instead.

Photos taken before repair can be used for other purposes too. Take many photos before repair, even if you do not apply.

Application places

Misato Town Hall Central Building General Affairs Division（美里町役場中央庁舎総務課） (disaster certificate, disaster notification certificate)

Phone: 0964-46-2111

Misato Town Hall Togo Branch Beautiful Sato Revitalization Division（美里町役場砥用庁舎美しい里創生課） (disaster certificate, disaster notification certificate)

Phone: 0964-47-1111

Office hours are 8:30–17:15 on weekdays.

For disaster notification certificates, you must attach photos showing the damage.

Application form: Disaster certificate

Application form: Disaster notification certificate

What is a disaster certificate?

Large partial destruction

Medium partial destruction

Not quite half-destroyed (partial damage)

Flooding above floor level

Flooding below floor level

Flooding above and below floor level applies only to water damage.

What is a disaster notification certificate?

It proves that you reported damage to property from a natural disaster, based on photos or other evidence. The office does not inspect damage or judge how bad it is, so it can be issued right away.

Updated: 3 August 2026

Form: Disaster Certificate Application (PDF file: 91.1 KB)

Form: Disaster Certificate Application (example) (PDF file: 195.6 KB)

Form: Disaster Certificate Application (PDF file: 43.6 KB)

Form: Disaster Certificate Application (example) (PDF file: 112.7 KB)

Form: Disaster Notification Certificate Request (Word file: 20.7 KB)

It proves the level of damage to your house from earthquakes, storms, floods or other disasters. It is issued after the office inspects the damage.

Disaster certificates for damage from the July 2026 Kumamoto earthquake

People affected by the Kumamoto earthquake on 28 July 2026 can apply for a disaster certificate.

Apply in person at the office

Come to one of the application places below and apply.

The office will ask you about the damage when you apply, so please bring someone who knows the details of the damage.

The office is open for applications on Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August, and Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August.

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Date 2026-10-08 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:38 JST · Translated at 2026-08-03 22:58 JST

SupportEmergency housing repair program under disaster relief law is running美里町

For homes with moderate damage or worse from the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake, the town will pay repair costs directly to contractors to prevent damage spread from roof and wall damage. The limit is 56,400 yen per household (including tax). Do not pay the contractor yourself — you will lose this benefit. Contact the Welfare Division before you apply.

What to doIf your home is damaged, take photos of the damage. Then bring the required documents to Miri Town Hall Welfare Division (phone 0964-47-1116, open 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) and apply as soon as you can.
Miri Town Hall Welfare Division, Disability and Living Support Section（美里町役場 福祉課 障がい・生活支援係）
Open
Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Phone 0964-47-1116

Affected districts

  • 今いま / ima

あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？

Does your address contain these kanji characters?

Check your residence card, contract, or postal mail.

We offer our sincere condolences to all those affected by the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake.

For earthquake damage in ima（今） and other areas, the town will carry out emergency housing repairs under the disaster relief law.

· What emergency housing repair means

When a home's roof or walls are damaged by earthquake, water can get inside and cause more damage. Under the disaster relief law, the town will do quick repairs such as putting up blue sheets to stop the damage from getting worse.

You choose the contractor. The town asks them to do the work and pays them directly.

Do not pay the contractor yourself. If you do, you cannot use this program. Always ask us first.

You must take photos of the damage. Please do this before you apply.

For people affected by the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake (Word file: 10.8 MB)

For people affected by the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake (PDF file: 684.6 KB)

Beware of dishonest repair contractors taking advantage of the disaster (Word file: 1014.6 KB)

Beware of dishonest repair contractors taking advantage of the disaster (PDF file: 582.4 KB)

You can use this program if you meet all of these:

Your home has moderate damage or worse from the earthquake.

We will check the photos of your home to decide if it qualifies.

Your roof or walls are damaged in a way that lets water in, and if you do nothing, your home will get worse damage.

Only homes count. Storerooms, garages, parking sheds, and the like do not.

Only homes count. Storerooms, garages, parking sheds, and the like do not.

· Repair cost limit

Up to 56,400 yen per household (including tax).

If the cost goes over this limit, you pay the extra yourself.

If two or more families live in the same home, normally each family gets the same limit.

If each family is registered as a resident and gets its own disaster certificate, each family gets the limit separately.

· Papers you need when you apply

1. Application form for emergency repair to stop home damage (Form 1)

2. Damage report (Form 1-2)

You must send photos showing the damage.

3. Repair estimate

Ask the contractor for an estimate and bring it with you.

If you do not know a contractor, ask the Welfare Division.

Application forms (Word file: 58.2 KB)

Application forms (PDF file: 195.5 KB)

· How to apply

1. You take your papers to the Welfare Division office.

2. The town asks the contractor to do the work and tells you about it.

3. The contractor does the work.

4. After the work is done, the contractor tells the town.

5. The town pays the contractor.

The town pays the contractor directly.

If the cost is over 56,400 yen per household, you pay the extra.

Emergency repair procedure and steps (Word file: 60.8 KB)

Emergency repair procedure and steps (PDF file: 95.4 KB)

· For contractors doing emergency home repairs

After we get an application from a homeowner, we will send the contractor a work order (Form 3), work completion report (Form 5-1), before-and-after photos (Form 5-2), and a bill for the emergency repair.

Please send the work completion report and bill right away after the work is done.

For repair contractors (Word file: 35.4 KB)

For repair contractors (PDF file: 330.2 KB)

· Apply or ask questions

Miri Town Hall Welfare Division, Disability and Living Support Section（美里町役場 福祉課 障がい・生活支援係）

Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Phone 0964-47-1116

If your home is damaged and water can get in and make it worse, please call us as soon as you can.

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Date 2026-09-24 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:38 JST · Translated at 2026-08-05 15:41 JST

Urgent WaterWater outages and water supply information due to earthquake (updated July 30)美里町

Water outages have occurred due to the earthquake. Each municipal office distributes bottled drinking water and supplies water for daily use. Water tanks can be used freely without staff (bring your own container).

What to doBring a container and get water at each municipal office or at a designated water supply location.
Misato Town Hall Central Building（美里町役場 中央庁舎）（〈美里町役場 中央庁舎〉）
Open
Bottled drinking water and water for daily use available. Bring your own container.
Town Sports Complex parking lot（町営球技場駐車場）（町営球技場駐車場）
Open
Water tank installed. Unattended water supply, bring your own container. From 8:00 a.m.
Nishiyama Community Centre（西山公民館）（西山公民館）
Open
Water tank installed. Unattended water supply, bring your own container. From 8:00 a.m.
Fire prevention water tank in Shimnakagoori Takagi district village area（下中郡高木地区集落内防火水槽）（下中郡高木地区集落内防火水槽）
Open
Water tank installed. Unattended water supply, bring your own container. From 8:00 a.m.

Affected districts

  • 中なか / naka
  • 中郡なかごおり / nakagoori
  • 馬場ばば / baba

あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？

Does your address contain these kanji characters?

Check your residence card, contract, or postal mail.

Water supply

Town offices hand out drinking water in bottles.

For daily water use, get water from town offices. Bring your own container.

You can get water free from the water tank we have set up.

No one will be there to help. We ask for your help.

From 8:00

・town sports ground car park（町営球技場駐車場）

・Nishiyama（西山） community centre（西山公民館）

・Shimo-naka-goori（下中郡） Takagi（高木） district fire water tank（下中郡高木地区集落内防火水槽）

Water outage and water supply information after the earthquake (updated 4 August)

Updated: August 4, 2026

From 4 August onwards

After the town water pipes in Toyou district are fixed, water is now at 3 places in naka（中） central district.

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Date 2026-08-31 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:38 JST · Translated at 2026-08-05 10:56 JST

SheltersWe are helping people move into emergency temporary housing.美里町

For people whose homes were completely destroyed or demolished in the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake, the town will help you move into a construction-type temporary house that we built, or into a private rental home. The construction-type temporary houses are still being built. If you want a private rental home, you must talk to the town first.

What to doIf you want to move into a private rental home, talk to Misato Town Hall Toyou Branch Office first. Phone: 0964-47-1116.

Affected districts

  • 中なか / naka
  • 三和みつわ / mitsuwa

あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？

Does your address contain these kanji characters?

Check your residence card, contract, or postal mail.

For people who lost their homes because of complete destruction, we provide housing support until you can rebuild your life. You can move into a temporary house that the town built, or into a private rental home.

Who can get help:

1. Your home is completely destroyed and you cannot pay for emergency repairs yourself.

2. Your home may be damaged by a second disaster.

3. Your home is "half-destroyed" (naka（中） size or larger) but cannot be used as a home, so you must tear it down.

※ If you want a private rental home, talk to the town first.

※ The construction-type emergency temporary houses are still being built.

〈Misato Town Hall Toyou Branch Office（美里町役場砥用庁舎）〉

Phone: 0964-47-1116 (direct line)

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Date 2026-08-26 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:38 JST · Translated at 2026-08-05 14:02 JST

SupportDonation collection for the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake (Misato Town)美里町

Misato Town has started accepting donations to support people affected by the earthquake on July 28, 2024. The collection period is from August 3 to December 28, 2024. Donations are accepted by bank transfer, in person at the town office, or by registered mail. Donations qualify for tax deduction (individuals) or loss deduction (companies).

What to doSend your donation by bank transfer, in person at the town office, or by registered mail.
Misato Town Office Central Building Accounting Division（美里町役場 中央庁舎 会計課）
Open
Reception hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays

Affected districts

  • 中なか / naka
  • 馬場ばば / baba

あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？

Does your address contain these kanji characters?

Check your residence card, contract, or postal mail.

Disaster donation collection

Misato Town has opened a donation account to support people affected by the earthquake that occurred on July 28, 2024. We ask for your warm support for Misato Town.

The donation collection period is from August 3 to December 28, 2024.

For bank transfers

Donation account details

Bank: Kumamoto Uki Agricultural Cooperative Shimohigashi Branch

Account type: Regular savings account

Account number: 0110700

Account holder: 2024 Kumamoto Earthquake Donation (Misato Town) Misato Town Mayor Yasuhiro Ueda

Misato Town Mayor Ueda Yasuhiro

Note: Bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the sender. Check the fee amount at your bank.

Note: Be careful of donation fraud (check the account number and holder name carefully before transferring).

For in-person delivery at the town office

Reception counter: Misato Town Office Central Building Accounting Division（美里町役場 中央庁舎 会計課）

Reception hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays

For registered mail

Postal code: 861-4492

Address: 1100 baba（馬場）, Misato Town, Shimomashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Misato Town Office Accounting Division

Note: We are currently applying for a waiver of postal and registered mail fees at naka（中）. Therefore postal charges may apply. Please understand this in advance.

Tax benefits for disaster donations

Tax deduction (individuals) and loss deduction (companies)

Donations qualify for tax deduction (individuals) or loss deduction (companies).

For questions about how to claim the deduction or the deduction amount, contact your local tax office.

National Tax Agency FAQ page on tax treatment of donations

Receipt issuance

We issue receipts for cash delivered in person or sent by registered mail.

For donations transferred to the donation account by bank, the bank's transfer receipt serves as the town's receipt (you can use this and a copy of this page to claim tax deduction or loss deduction).

If you transferred money and want a receipt sent to you, please contact us by one of the following methods.

1. Online request

Please contact us using the receipt issuance request form.

2. By fax or email

Fill in the receipt issuance request form with the required information and send it by fax (0964-46-3510) or email (kaikei@town.kumamoto-misato.lg.jp) to the Accounting Division.

Receipt issuance request form (Word file: 42.5 KB)

One receipt is issued per transfer. We cannot issue separate receipts, so please understand this.

Account holder name (kana): Reiwa 8 Nen Kumamoto Jishin Gienkiin (Misato Machi)

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Date 2026-08-26 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:38 JST · Translated at 2026-08-03 15:12 JST

Urgent SheltersEvacuation shelters are open美里町

Following the earthquake, three evacuation shelters are open in the city. Free mobile phone charging and free WiFi are available at the Central Office Building.

What to doPlease go to the nearest evacuation shelter: Central Office Building（中央庁舎）, General Gymnasium（総合体育館）, or B&G Ocean Center（B＆G海洋センター）.
Central Office Building（中央庁舎）
Open
Free mobile phone charging and free WiFi available for evacuees.
General Gymnasium（総合体育館）
Open
B&G Ocean Center（B＆G海洋センター）
Open

Affected districts

  • 中なか

あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？

Does your address contain these kanji characters?

Check your residence card, contract, or postal mail.

Evacuation shelters are open.

Evacuation shelter locations:

Central Office Building（中央庁舎）— Free mobile phone charging and free WiFi available for evacuees.

General Gymnasium（総合体育館）

B&G Ocean Center（B＆G海洋センター）

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Date 2026-08-20 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:31 JST · Translated at 2026-07-31 20:03 JST

EvacuationHotel and inn shelter for disaster victims is available美里町

We are offering shelter in hotels and inns that have been secured by the national and Kumamoto prefectural governments for disaster victims whose time in shelters is becoming long. Accommodation fees are paid by public funds in principle, but food, accommodation tax, and hot spring tax are your own expense. Applications are accepted through an online form. If using the form is difficult, you can consult with the Welfare Division.

What to doIf you want to use a hotel or inn shelter, fill in the required information in the application form and apply. If using the form is difficult, consult with the Welfare Division.

We provide accommodation in hotels and inns for disaster victims who want to use this shelter service.

As shelter life continues, we offer "hotel and inn shelter" so you can reduce stress on your body and mind and stay with peace of mind.

Shelter information leaflet (PDF file: 643.1KB)

Disaster victims who want to use hotel or inn shelter

Hotels and inns secured by the national and Kumamoto prefectural governments

Accommodation fees are paid by public funds in principle. Food, accommodation tax, and hot spring tax are your own expense.

Steps to use

Fill in the required information in the application form below and apply.

Application form (external link)

If applying by form is difficult, please contact the Welfare Division.

Things to note when using

This does not guarantee the service of a normal accommodation facility. For example, you will change bed linens yourself at regular times, and you normally arrange and buy your own meals.

Travel costs around the hotel area during your stay are your own expense.

When using hotel shelter, please bring devices like mobile phones or radios so you can get information. Also, please check the town website regularly for support information.

If your application has false information or is found to be unsuitable, we will take necessary steps such as asking you to repay the amount.

Operations may change due to talks with related organizations in the future.

Misato Town Office Toyou Branch（美里町役場 砥用庁舎）

Phone: 0964-47-1116 (direct)

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Date 2026-08-15 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:38 JST · Translated at 2026-08-05 14:01 JST

Daily lifeFree bathing support for people affected by the earthquake美里町

The town and prefecture are providing free bathing support for people who cannot bathe at home because of the 2025 Kumamoto earthquake. This is for people living in shelters or whose home bathing facilities were damaged. You may need to show a certificate from your city or town office to use the service.

What to doBring a certificate from your city or town office when you use a facility. Also bring your own towel, soap, and other bathing items.
Misato Town General Sports Hall（美里町総合体育館）（美里町総合体育館 / misatomachisougoutaiikukan）Open map
Readingみさとまちそうごうたいいくかん / misatomachisougoutaiikukan
Address熊本県美里町萱野745
Open
Coordinates32.633141,130.808851
Showers: 3 for men, 3 for women (6 total). Open any time (shelter).

After the ima（今） earthquake, we are opening bathing facilities for town residents who cannot bathe at home. Here are the facilities and their hours.

Regular users may have priority at each facility. You may have to wait during busy times, so follow staff instructions. Please bring your own towel and soap.

Open: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ※Last entry 8:30 p.m.

【Genki no mori kajika（元気の森かじか）】

Showers: 7 male, 7 female, 1 small bath (15 total).

Open: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

【Misato Town General Sports Hall（美里町総合体育館） (Evacuation shelter)】

Showers: 3 male, 3 female (6 total).

Open: 24 hours.

【Toyou B&G Marine Center（砥用B&G海洋センター） (Evacuation shelter)】

【Samata hot spring（佐俣の湯）】https://samatanoyu-misato.jp/

For people affected by the 2025 Kumamoto earthquake, we are running a 'bathing support project' that gives free bathing service to people who have trouble bathing.

You can use the service if you are one of the following:

You are living in a shelter.

You cannot bathe because the bathing facilities in your home were damaged by the earthquake.

This is for people affected by the 2025 Kumamoto earthquake only.

How to use

If you are eligible, you can bathe for free at participating public baths.

When you use a facility, show a certificate from your city or town office.

Where you can use the service

The list of facilities is updated as needed.

Prefecture website: Bathing support project for people affected by the earthquake

Togai Branch Office（砥用庁舎） Welfare Section（福祉課） Disability and Living Support（障がい・生活支援係）

Central Branch Office（中央庁舎） Resident Life Section（住民生活課） Resident Counter（住民窓口係）

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Date 2026-08-10 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:31 JST · Translated at 2026-08-06 04:47 JST

Urgent SupportWe are giving out food and supplies美里町

Because of the disaster, we are giving out food, drinking water (in bottles), and other supplies. The types and amounts change each day. For drinking water, one household gets about one box per distribution.

What to doCome pick up your supplies during distribution times (8:30 AM to 5:15 PM).

About food and supply distribution

8:30 to 17:15

Food — the types and amounts change day by day.

Drinking water (bottled water) — about one box per household per distribution

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Date 2026-08-04 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:38 JST · Translated at 2026-08-04 22:33 JST

SupportBlue sheets and sandbags available美里町

Blue sheets and sandbags are being given to homes damaged by the earthquake. Each home can get up to 2 blue sheets and up to 20 sandbags. Both are in stock (as of 4 August).

What to doGo to the pickup window during distribution hours (8:30 to 17:15) and pick up a blue sheet or sandbag.

About the distribution of blue tarps and sandbags

【Sandbags】 Up to 20 per household

【Sandbags】 In stock

【Blue tarps】 Up to 2 per household

【Blue tarps】 In stock

8:30 to 17:15

Stock (updated 4 August)

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Date 2026-08-04 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:38 JST · Translated at 2026-08-04 15:33 JST

Daily lifeTemporary disaster waste facility opens: earthquake waste accepted from 31 July 1 PM美里町

A temporary facility for earthquake waste from 28 July will open at Misato Town Agricultural and Mountain Village Plaza (Sakanuki). It accepts waste from 31 July (Friday) 1 PM to 30 August (Sunday), closed Mondays only. Hours: 9 AM–11:30 AM, 1 PM–3:30 PM. Waste must be sorted by type. Household waste, industrial waste, and waste from outside Misato Town are not accepted.

What to doSort disaster waste by type and bring it to the temporary facility at Misato Town Agricultural and Mountain Village Plaza during reception hours.
Misato Town Agricultural and Mountain Village Plaza（美里町農山村広場）
Open
Open 31 July (Friday) to 30 August (Sunday), closed Mondays only (open Tuesday to Sunday including holidays). Reception hours: 9 AM–11:30 AM, 1 PM–3:30 PM (no intake 12 PM–1 PM). Waste must be sorted before dropping off.

Affected districts

  • 坂貫さかぬき / sakanuki

あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？

Does your address contain these kanji characters?

Check your residence card, contract, or postal mail.

Opening of temporary disaster waste facility

For disaster waste from the 28 July earthquake, a temporary facility opens and begins accepting waste from 1 PM on 31 July (Friday).

Temporary facility details

Location: Misato Town Agricultural and Mountain Village Plaza（美里町農山村広場） (759 Misato Town sakanuki（坂貫）)

Open from 31 July (Friday) to 30 August (Sunday)

Includes holidays: Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays only)

No intake from 12 PM to 1 PM.

Waste that is accepted

2 Burnable waste, tatami mats, and similar items

3 Plastic waste

5 Slate and similar materials

6 Glass and ceramic waste

7 Bulky waste

8 Wood waste

9 Rubble and similar materials

Sort waste by the above types when bringing it in.

For details on each type, see the flyer below.

Waste that is not accepted

1 Household waste (food scraps, nappies, etc.)

Put these out on the normal waste collection day at your waste station.

3 Waste from outside Misato Town

4 Industrial waste

5 Waste brought by demolition contractors

6 Dangerous materials

(fire extinguishers, gas cylinders, heating oil, pesticides, tyres, fishing nets, rope, paint)

Sort disaster waste before dropping it off.

The following waste from homes or offices of companies in the town caused by the disaster.

However, office waste is limited to "waste normally produced in ordinary homes" (burnable waste, ceramics, glass, etc.; industrial waste is not accepted).

Reception hours: 9 AM–11:30 AM, 1 PM–3:30 PM (strict times)

1 Four major electrical items (air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, televisions, washing machines)

4 Non-burnable waste (including small electrical items)

[R8 Kumamoto Earthquake] Disaster waste temporary facility flyer (latest) (PDF file: 693.6 KB)

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Date 2026-08-02 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:38 JST · Translated at 2026-08-03 10:57 JST

SupportEmergency home repair program under the Disaster Relief Law美里町

For homes with damage of half-collapse or worse from the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake, the town will arrange repairs with contractors to prevent further damage to roofs and outer walls. The town pays the cost directly to the contractor (maximum 56,400 yen per household). This program cannot be used if you pay the contractor yourself, so you must consult with the town first.

What to doIf your home is damaged, take photos of the damage and apply early to the Welfare Division, Disabilities and Living Support Section（福祉課 障がい・生活支援係）at Misato Town Hall（美里町役場）. Phone: 0964-47-1116.

Affected districts

  • 今いま / imaAll people affected by earthquake damage from the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake are eligible.

あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？

Does your address contain these kanji characters?

Check your residence card, contract, or postal mail.

For earthquake damage in ima（今）, we will carry out emergency repairs to homes under the Disaster Relief Law.

What is an emergency home repair?

When a home's roof or outer walls are damaged by earthquake, rainwater may enter and cause more damage. Under the Disaster Relief Law, we carry out urgent repairs such as putting up blue sheets to stop the damage from getting worse.

The town asks a contractor you choose to do the repair, and the town pays the contractor directly.

If you pay the contractor yourself, you cannot use this program. Please talk to us first.

You must take photos of the damage, so please take pictures.

You can use this program if you meet all of these:

Your home has damage of half-collapse or worse from the earthquake.

We decide if your home is half-collapsed or worse by looking at photos of the damage.

Your roof or outer walls are damaged so that rainwater could enter and cause more damage if left alone.

Only homes count. Storage sheds, warehouses, garages, and parking buildings do not count.

Storage sheds, warehouses, garages, and parking buildings do not count.

Maximum repair cost

Up to 56,400 yen per household (including tax).

Costs above the limit are your own cost.

If 2 or more households live in the same home, normally each household pays up to the per-household amount.

If each household is registered as a resident and gets a disaster certificate, each household pays up to the per-household amount.

How to apply

You must apply to use this program.

For more information, contact the Welfare Division, Disabilities and Living Support Section（福祉課 障がい・生活支援係）.

Misato Town Hall（美里町役場）Welfare Division, Disabilities and Living Support Section（福祉課 障がい・生活支援係）

Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM

Phone: 0964-47-1116

If your home is damaged and rainwater could enter and cause more damage, please contact us soon.

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Date 2026-08-02 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:31 JST · Translated at 2026-08-03 05:36 JST

SupportSubmit disaster recovery applications for farmland and farm facilities by August 7美里町

Farmers and management associations whose farmland, farm roads, water channels, and other farm facilities were damaged in the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake must submit a "Farmland and Agricultural Facility Disaster Report". The deadline is Friday, August 7, 2024.

What to doSubmit the "Farmland and Agricultural Facility Disaster Report" with photos showing the damage and a map showing the location of the damaged areas to the Agricultural Policy Division, Farmland Development Section by Friday, August 7, 2024.
Central Government Office（役場中央庁舎）Agricultural Policy Division（役場中央庁舎農業政策課）
Open
Application forms available here. This is where you submit.
Toyō Branch Office（砥用庁舎）General Inquiry Desk（砥用庁舎総合窓口係）
Open
Application forms available here.
East Sub-office（東部出張所）（東部出張所）
Open
Application forms available here.

Affected districts

  • 中なか / naka
  • 馬場ばば / baba

あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？

Does your address contain these kanji characters?

Check your residence card, contract, or postal mail.

If your farmland, farm roads, water channels, or other farm facilities were damaged in the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake, and you are a farmer or manager of a farm road or water channel association thinking about disaster recovery work, please submit a "Farmland and Agricultural Facility Disaster Report".

You can download the application form, or get a copy at Central Government Office（役場中央庁舎）Agricultural Policy Division（役場中央庁舎農業政策課）, Toyō Branch Office（砥用庁舎）General Inquiry Desk（砥用庁舎総合窓口係）, or East Sub-office（東部出張所）. Fill in the required information, attach photos that show the damage to the farmland and facilities, and a map showing where the damage is. Submit these by Friday, August 7, 2024 to the Agricultural Policy Division, Farmland Development Section.

If you have questions, please contact the details below.

Farmland and Agricultural Facility Disaster Report (PDF file: 186.3KB)

Agricultural Policy Division

〈Misato Town Office naka（中） Central Government Office（美里町役場naka（中）央庁舎）〉

Phone: 0964-46-2114 (direct line)

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Date 2026-08-01 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:38 JST · Translated at 2026-08-03 09:18 JST

Misato Town Central Community Hall is temporarily closed due to earthquake damage美里町

The 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake damaged Misato Town Central Community Hall（美里町中央公民館）. It is temporarily closed for the time being.

Misato Town Central Community Hall（美里町中央公民館）Open map
Readingみさとちょうちゅうおうこうみんかん
Address熊本県美里町馬場6
Closed
Coordinates32.636639,130.795256
Temporarily closed for the time being due to earthquake damage

Temporary closure due to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

Misato Town Central Community Hall（美里町中央公民館）was damaged in this earthquake. It will be temporarily closed for the time being.

We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

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Date 2026-07-31 · Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:38 JST · Translated at 2026-07-31 16:51 JST

Information about the 2024 Kumamoto Earthquake美里町

This page brings together information about the 2024 Kumamoto Earthquake, including evacuation shelters, water outages, water supply, life support, and temporary housing. It has links by theme so people affected by the disaster can find the information they need.

What to doCheck the items for the support or information you need: evacuation shelters, water outages, certificates of disaster, temporary housing, and more.
Misato Town Central Community Hall（美里町中央公民館）（美里町中央公民館 / misatochouchuuoukouminkan）Open map
Readingみさとちょうちゅうおうこうみんかん / misatochouchuuoukouminkan
Address熊本県美里町馬場6
Closed
Coordinates32.636639,130.795256
Temporarily closed

Affected districts

  • 中なか / naka

あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？

Does your address contain these kanji characters?

Check your residence card, contract, or postal mail.

Shelters are open.

Traffic rules.

Garbage from the earthquake (emergency temporary disposal site open).

Life support services.

Help for living.

Blue sheets and sand bags are being given out.

Food and supplies are being given out.

Water cuts and water supply news from the earthquake.

Misato Town Central Public Hall（美里町中央公民館） closed temporarily.

Volunteer centre.

About the volunteer centre.

Disaster recovery work for farms and farm roads and water ways from the 2024 Kumamoto Earthquake.

Collecting donations for the 2024 Kumamoto Earthquake.

Disaster certificates if you were damaged by the July 2024 Kumamoto Earthquake.

Accommodation support for people affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

Temporary housing for people affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

Information about the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake (occurred on 28 July) — updated 5 August at 15:20

Emergency repairs for houses caused by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

Bathing support for people affected by the disaster (town and prefecture programme)

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Last confirmed 2026-10-13 16:38 JST · Translated at 2026-08-06 04:47 JST