合志市
UrgentEvacuation
All shelters closed. Water supply ended. Cooling centers fully open.
The 4 shelters opened after the July 28 earthquake have all closed as of August 3 at noon. Koshi city water is safe. Emergency water supply also ended at noon today. Cooling centers that were partly closed are now fully open as of August 4.
What to doWhen you use tap water, check it has no cloudiness. If it stays cloudy for a long time, call the water department.
Nonoshima disaster prevention center（野々島防災拠点センター）
野々島防災拠点センター
ののしまぼうさいきょてんせんたー / nonoshimabousaikyotensentaa
熊本県合志市野々島4855
Closed
Closed at noon on August 3.
Kuroishi disaster prevention center（黒石防災拠点センター）
黒石防災拠点センター
くろいしぼうさいきょてんせんたー / kuroishibousaikyotensentaa
熊本県合志市須屋2811-2
Closed
Closed at noon on August 3.
Suya community center（須屋市民センター）
須屋市民センター
すやしみんせんたー / suyashiminsentaa
熊本県合志市須屋1399
Closed
Closed at noon on August 3.
Evacuation centres closure.
All evacuation centres opened in response to the earthquake that occurred on 28 July have been closed.
Closure time: Monday, 3 August, Reiwa 8, 12:00 PM.
Number of evacuation centres closed: 4.
(1) Koshi Disaster Prevention Base Centre（合志市防災拠点センター）
(2) Nonoshima Disaster Prevention Base Centre（野々島防災拠点センター）
(3) Kuroishi Disaster Prevention Base Centre（黒石防災拠点センター）
(4) Suya Citizen Centre（須屋市民センター）
All cooling shelters open following the earthquake.
Some cooling shelters were closed after the earthquake. They are all open now as of Tuesday, August 4.
Check the link below for a list of facilities, open dates, and hours.
https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji00323463/index.html
Please bring your own towels, ice packs, cooling gel packs, and drinks (soft drinks and oral rehydration solution).
Koshi city: water cleared. Emergency supply ended.
The cloudiness in Koshi city water has been checked. All water sources and storage tanks are safe.
Water quality tests show all supply areas meet safety standards.
Water is safe. You can drink and cook with it now.
Emergency water supply at Koshi city disaster prevention center building stops at noon today.
The cloudiness came from well water mixed by the earthquake, and fine sand shaken up from storage tank bottoms and pipes.
We apologize for the trouble and worry.
Cloudy water left in pipes may flow out. Check the water color and cloudiness before use.
If you see cloudiness, run the water until it clears, then use it.
If cloudiness does not go away for a long time, we will clean the pipes. Call the water department.
Date 2026-08-05 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kinkyu.html
UrgentShelters
Cooling shelter opening and closing status due to earthquake (as of August 3)
The earthquake has caused changes to cooling shelter status in Koshi City. 16 shelters are open now. 2 shelters are closed (Veeble and Yuuparessu Benten). Yuuparessu Benten（ユーパレス弁天）will reopen from Tuesday, August 4.
What to doBring your own towels, ice packs, cooling agents, and drinks (including soft drinks and oral rehydration solutions). Use the open shelters.
Yuuparessu Benten
ユーパレス弁天
ゆーぱれすべんてん / yuuparesubenten
熊本県合志市野々島2441-1
Closed
Will reopen from Tuesday, August 4
Aioi Culture Hall（合生文化会館）
合生文化会館
あいおいぶんかかいかん / aioibunkakaikan
熊本県合志市合生3616
Open
Closed Mondays
Miyoshi Community Centre（御代志市民センター）
御代志市民センター
みよししみんせんたー / miyoshishiminsentaa
熊本県合志市御代志1661-16
Open
Closed Mondays
Suya Community Centre（須屋市民センター）
須屋市民センター
すやしみんせんたー / suyashiminsentaa
熊本県合志市須屋1399
Open
Closed Mondays
Affected districts
- 合生あいおい / aioi
- 栄さかえ / sakae
- 須屋すや / suya
- 竹迫たかば / takaba
- 野々島ののしま / nonoshima
- 御代志みよし / miyoshi
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We will update the opening status as it changes.
・Izumioka Community Centre（泉ヶ丘市民センター）
・Suya Community Centre（須屋市民センター）
・Miyoshi Community Centre（御代志市民センター）
・Kuroishi Community Centre（黒石市民センター）
・nonoshima（野々島） Community Centre（nonoshima（野々島）市民センター）
・sakae（栄） Community Centre（sakae（栄）市民センター）
・Human Rights Fureai Centre（人権ふれあいセンター）
・Aioi Culture Hall（合生文化会館）
・Ambie Post Office（アンビー郵便局）
・Kami-suya（須屋） Post Office（上suya（須屋）郵便局）
・Koshi South Post Office（合志南郵便局）
・suya（須屋） Post Office（suya（須屋）郵便局）
・takaba（竹迫） Post Office（takaba（竹迫）郵便局）
・Nishi-Koshi Post Office（西合志郵便局）
Bring your own towels, ice packs, cooling agents, and drinks (including soft drinks and oral rehydration solutions).
Last updated: August 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Due to the earthquake, some shelters have changed their opening status. We are telling you about this now. (As of August 3)
・Yuuparessu Benten（ユーパレス弁天）（Will reopen from Tuesday, August 4）
※ All community centres and Fureai Hall are closed on Mondays.
Date 2026-08-03 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008229/index.html
Evacuation
Letter Bus: Some services cancelled today (28th) due to earthquake
Because of heavy traffic from the earthquake, some Letter Bus South Route services are cancelled today (28 July). This affects 12 buses heading to Hikari-no-Mori Station and Musashi-zuka Station (leaving at 18:36 from Rojin Ikoinoie) and 13 buses going to Rojin Ikoinoie (leaving at 19:34 from Musashi-gaoka Express Bus Stop).
What to doIf you plan to use the South Route, please check other ways to travel, because these services are cancelled.
Because of heavy traffic from the earthquake, the following services are cancelled today (28th).
Heading to Hikari-no-Mori Station（光の森駅） and Musashi-zuka Station（武蔵塚駅）
Service 12 (leaving at 18:36 from Rojin Ikoinoie（老人憩の家）)
Going to Rojin Ikoinoie（老人憩の家）
Service 13 (leaving at 19:34 from Musashi-gaoka Express Bus Stop（武蔵ヶ丘高速バス停前）)
Date 2026-07-28 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:35 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008226/index.html
Wild Japanese deer spotted in Koshi city
One wild Japanese deer has been spotted in Koshi city (around 11:00 on 29 June 2025, near 1318-1 Toyooka). Do not go near it. Leave the area at once.
What to doIf you see a Japanese deer, do not go near it. Leave the area. Call Koshi City Hall Agriculture Division (096-248-1111) or Kumamoto North Koshi Police Station (096-341-0110).
Affected districts
- 豊岡とよおか / toyookaSpotted near 1318-1
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One wild Japanese deer has been spotted in Koshi city.
Be very careful when you go out!
If you see one, please call the police or the city agriculture office.
When and where it was seen
Monday 29 June 2025, around 11:00
Near 1318-1 toyooka（豊岡）, Koshi city
If you see a Japanese deer, never go near it. Leave the area at once.
Parents: please tell your children not to get hurt. Talk to them about this.
Koshi City Hall (main line) 096-248-1111
Kumamoto North Koshi Police Station 096-341-0110
If there is danger or an emergency, call 110.
Date 2026-06-29 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008224/index.html
Wild monkeys spotted in Koshi City
One wild monkey was seen near Takaba 1817-2 in Koshi City around 9 a.m. on December 29. Wild monkeys are very dangerous. Be careful when you go outside.
What to doIf you see a monkey, do not go near it. Call the police (096-341-0110) or the city office agricultural department (096-248-1111). Call 110 if it is urgent.
Affected districts
- 竹迫たかば / takabaA monkey was seen near 1817-2 around 9 a.m. on December 29.
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One wild monkey has been spotted in Koshi City. Be very careful when you go outside.
If you see it, please call the police or the city office agricultural department.
Date and time of sighting:
December 29 (Monday), around 9 a.m., near takaba（竹迫） 1817-2
Wild monkeys are very dangerous.
If you meet a monkey, please follow these steps.
1. Do not go near it. Move away at once.
2. Do not look at it in the eyes.
3. Do not show food or give food to it.
5. Do not tease it or bother it out of curiosity.
Parents: please tell your children to stay safe and avoid being hurt.
Koshi City Office: 096-248-1111
Kumamoto Kita Koshi Police Station（熊本北合志警察署）: 096-341-0110
If it is urgent, please call 110.
Date 2025-12-29 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008220/index.html
Wild deer spotted in Koshi city
Two wild Japanese deer were sighted near Keifuen around 5 p.m. on November 22, 2025, in Koshi city. Be careful when going out. Do not go near them if you see them.
What to doIf you see a Japanese deer, leave the area without approaching it. Call the police or the city office agriculture department. For emergencies, call 110.
Near Keifuen（恵楓園）
恵楓園付近
Status unknown
Location where two Japanese deer were sighted around 5 p.m. on November 22, 2025
Affected districts
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Two wild Japanese deer have been sighted in 合志市.
Be careful when going out!
If you see one, please call the police or the city agriculture department.
Date and time of sighting
November 22, 2025 (Saturday), around 5 p.m.
If you see a Japanese deer, do not go near it. Leave the area right away.
Parents, please tell your children so they do not get hurt.
合志市 office (main line) 096-248-1111
Kumamoto Kita Koshi Police Station 096-341-0110
If there is harm or it is an emergency, please call 110.
Date 2025-11-22 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008218/index.html
A wild deer has been seen in Koshi City.
On October 6, around 5:55 PM, one Japanese deer was seen near Mitsugi no Ki no Ie（三つの木の家） in Toyooka（豊岡）, Koshi City. When you go out, be very careful. If you see it, do not go near it. Leave the area at once.
What to doIf you see a Japanese deer, do not go near it. Leave the area at once. Then call the Koshi City Office Farm Division（合志市役所農政課）at 096-248-1111 or Kumamoto Kita Koshi Police Station（熊本北合志警察署）at 096-341-0110. If it is an emergency, call 110.
Mitsugi no Ki no Ie
三つの木の家
Status unknown
A wild deer was seen near here.
Affected districts
- 豊岡とよおか / toyookaArea near where the deer was seen.
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A wild Japanese deer (sex unknown) has been seen in Koshi City.
Please be very careful when you go out!
If you see it, please call the police or the Koshi City Office Farm Division.
When and where it was seen:
October 6 (Monday), around 5:55 PM
Near Mitsugi no Ki no Ie（三つの木の家） in toyooka（豊岡）, Koshi City
If you see a Japanese deer, do not go near it at all. Leave the area at once.
Parents: please talk to your children so they stay safe and do not get hurt.
Koshi City Office (main number) 096-248-1111
Kumamoto Kita Koshi Police Station（熊本北合志警察署） 096-341-0110
If there is an emergency or someone is hurt, please call 110.
Date 2025-10-06 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008217/index.html
Wild Japanese deer sighted in Koshi City
On 3 October 2024 at around 2:40 p.m., one wild Japanese deer was sighted near Genki no Mori Park in Kikudomi, Koshi City. When you go outside, be very careful. If you see the deer, do not go near it. Leave the area at once.
What to doIf you see a Japanese deer, do not go near it. Leave the area. Call the police or the city office Farm and Agriculture Division.
Genki no Mori Park
元気の森公園
げんきのもりこうえん / genkinomorikouen
熊本県合志市幾久富1913-1
Status unknown
Please check with the city office before you go.
A wild Japanese deer has been sighted nearby. Do not go near it.
Affected districts
- 幾久富きくどみ / kikudomiA wild Japanese deer has been sighted near Genki no Mori Park.
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One wild Japanese deer (male or female unknown) has been sighted in Koshi City.
When you go outside, be very careful!
If you see it, please call the police or the city office Farm and Agriculture Division.
3 October 2024 (Friday) at around 2:40 p.m.
Near kikudomi（幾久富） Genki no Mori Park（元気の森公園） in Koshi City
If you see a Japanese deer, do not go near it under any circumstances. Leave the area at once.
Parents: please talk to your children to keep them safe.
Koshi City Office (main) 096-248-1111
Kumamoto Kita-Koshi Police Box 096-341-0110
If there is danger or an emergency, please call 110.
Date 2025-10-03 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008216/index.html
Wild monkeys have been spotted in Koshi City.
One wild monkey has been sighted in Koshi City (around the Agricultural Park) on June 30, 2025, around 4 a.m. Wild monkeys are very dangerous. You must be careful when going outside.
What to doIf you see a monkey, do not go near it. Call the police or the City Office Agriculture Division.
Agricultural Park
農業公園
Status unknown
Monkey sighting reported nearby on June 30, 2025, around 4 a.m.
Affected districts
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One wild monkey has been reported in 合志市. Please be very careful when going outside.
If you see one, please call the police or the City Office Agriculture Division.
• Date and time of sighting
Monday, June 30, 2025, around 4 a.m., near Agricultural Park（農業公園）
Wild monkeys are very dangerous.
If you meet a monkey, please follow these rules:
1. Never go near it. Leave the place right away.
2. Do not look it in the eye.
3. Do not show food. Do not give it food.
4. Do not surprise or startle it.
5. Do not tease it or act out of curiosity.
※ Parents: please tell your children to stay safe and away from monkeys.
Kumamoto Kita Koshi Police Station 096-341-0110
※ If it is an emergency, call 110.
Date 2025-07-02 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008198/index.html
Wild monkeys have been seen in Koshi City
On June 28, 2025, several wild monkeys were spotted near the Agricultural Park（農業公園） in Koshi City. Wild monkeys are very dangerous. You must be careful when you go outside.
What to doIf you see a monkey, do not go near it or make eye contact. Call the police or the city office farm policy division.
Agricultural Park
農業公園
Status unknown
Monkeys were seen nearby on June 28, 2025 at about 8:20 a.m. and about 11:20 a.m.
Affected districts
あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？
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Several wild monkeys have been reported in 合志市. Please be very careful when you go outside.
If you see one, please call the police or the city office farm policy division.
June 28, 2025 (Saturday) around 8:20 a.m. near Agricultural Park（農業公園）
Around 11:20 a.m. near Agricultural Park（農業公園）
Wild monkeys are very dangerous.
If you meet a monkey, please follow these steps.
1. Never go near it. Leave the area right away.
2. Do not make eye contact.
3. Do not show food. Do not give it food.
5. Do not tease it or do things just out of curiosity.
Parents: please tell your children to be careful and stay safe.
Kumamoto North Koshi Police Station（熊本北合志警察署） 096-341-0110
If it is an emergency, please call 110.
Date 2025-06-28 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008197/index.html
One wild monkey spotted in Koshi City
One wild monkey was seen near Bentenyama Park（弁天山公園）in Koshi City（合志市）on June 19, 2025, at around 5:30 PM. Be careful when going outside. If you meet a monkey, do not go near it, do not look it in the eye, and do not show it food.
What to doIf you see a monkey, call the police or the city office agriculture section. If you meet a monkey, do not go near it and leave the area at once.
Bentenyama Park
弁天山公園
Status unknown
One wild monkey was seen near here on June 19, 2025, at around 5:30 PM.
Affected districts
あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？
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One wild monkey has been seen in 合志市. Please be careful when you go outside.
If you see it, please call the police or the city office agriculture section.
When and where it was seen:
June 19, 2025 (Thursday), around 5:30 PM, near Bentenyama Park（弁天山公園）
If you meet a monkey, please follow these rules:
1. Do not go near it. Leave the area at once.
2. Do not look it in the eye.
3. Do not show it food. Do not give it food.
5. Do not tease it or bother it.
Parents: please tell your children to be safe and not get hurt.
Kumamoto North Koshi Police Station（熊本北合志警察署）: 096-341-0110
If it is urgent, call 110.
Date 2025-06-19 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008193/index.html
Wild boar spotted in Koshi City
A wild boar was seen near Tsuji Community Hall at around 7:30 a.m. on 21 May 2025. Be very careful when going outside.
What to doDo not go near the boar if you see it. Leave the area immediately. If you see one, call the police (096-341-0110) or the city office agricultural department (096-248-1111). Call 110 in an emergency.
Tsuji Community Hall（辻公民館）
辻公民館
Status unknown
A wild boar was spotted near here at around 7:30 a.m. on 21 May 2025.
Wild boar sightings have been reported in Koshi City. Please be very careful when going outside.
If you see one, please call the police or the city office agricultural department.
Around 7:30 a.m. near Tsuji Community Hall（辻公民館）
If you see a boar, do not go near it under any circumstances. Leave the area right away. Parents, please remind your children so they do not get hurt.
Koshi City Hall 096-248-1111
Kumamoto Kita Koshi Police Station 096-341-0110
If it is very urgent, please call 110.
Date 2025-05-21 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008191/index.html
Evacuation
Wild boars in Koshi City
A wild boar was seen near Koshi City Central Sports Park on May 18, 2025 at around 7:10 a.m. Be very careful when you go outside.
What to doDo not go near a boar if you see one. Leave the area right away. If you see a boar, call the police (096-341-0110) or the city office farm section (096-248-1111). In an emergency, call 110.
Koshi City Central Sports Park（合志市中央運動公園）
合志市中央運動公園
Status unknown
Wild boar seen near here on May 18, 2025 at around 7:10 a.m. Do not go near it.
Affected districts
あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？
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Wild boar sightings have been reported in 合志市. Be very careful when you go outside.
If you see a boar, please call the police or the city office farm section.
Around 7:10 a.m. near Koshi City Central Sports Park（合志市中央運動公園）
If you see a boar, do not go near it under any circumstances. Leave the area right away. Parents, please tell your children to stay safe.
Kumamoto North Koshi Police Station（熊本北合志警察署） 096-341-0110
If it is urgent, please call 110.
Date 2025-05-18 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008183/index.html
Japanese deer spotted in Koshi city
Around 9:30 a.m. on May 3, 2025, one Japanese deer was spotted near the Agricultural Park in Koshi city. Do not approach it under any circumstances. Leave the area immediately.
What to doIf you see a Japanese deer, do not approach it. Leave the area and contact the police or the city office Agriculture Division.
Agricultural Park
農業公園
Status unknown
Area where a Japanese deer was spotted around 9:30 a.m. on May 3, 2025
Affected districts
あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？
Does your address contain these kanji characters?
One Japanese deer has been spotted in 合志市. Please be careful when going outside.
If you see one, please contact the police or the city office Agriculture Division.
• Date and time of sighting
Around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, near Agricultural Park（農業公園）
If you see a Japanese deer, do not approach it under any circumstances. Leave the area immediately. Parents, please warn your children to stay safe.
Kumamoto North Koshi Police Station: 096-341-0110
※If it is urgent, please call 110.
Date 2025-05-03 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.city.koshi.lg.jp/kiji008189/index.html