甲佐町
UrgentEvacuation
Evacuation order in effect: shelters open, water supply, support information
A major earthquake has caused an evacuation order for the entire town area, and shelters are now open. Water outage in the Otome district; water tanks have been set up. A temporary disaster waste site has opened. Online applications for disaster certificates are being accepted. Rental emergency housing and other support are available. People are warned about fraudulent traders.
What to doIf an evacuation order applies to you, go to an open shelter. If your water is cut off, use a water tank.
Affected districts
- 町内全域Evacuation order in effect.
- 乙女地区Water outage; water tank installed. In some parts of Funatsu ward (Yamaguchi, Bō, and others), water service has been restored after repair of leaks.
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Notice from Kosa Town Office Health Promotion Division. The Fitness Center（フィットネスセンター） will be closed for the time being. When it reopens...
[31 July 2026] Closure of Kosa Town Fitness Center（甲佐町フィットネスセンター）
[31 July 2026] Shelters opening under evacuation order
Because of the big earthquake, we issued an evacuation order for 町内全域. The shelters that are open are as follows. Open shelters...
[31 July 2026] For disaster victims visiting medical facilities
If you visit a medical facility and have lost your "My Number Insurance Card", "Certificate of Eligibility", "Public Coverage Handbook", or...
[31 July 2026] Cancellation of fiscal year 2026 paddy field site checks
Cancellation of fiscal year 2026 paddy field site checks. Paddy field crop checks scheduled for 3 to 12 August have been...
[31 July 2026] Facility closures and use restrictions
[31 July 2026] Online applications for disaster certificates from the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake
We now take online applications for "disaster certificates". About your home affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake...
Facility closures and use restrictions Following the earthquake that occurred on 28 July, normal public use of the facilities below is suspended for now...
[4 August 2026] [Updated 8.4] Water tanks set up
From the Environmental Health Section. The town has set up water tanks for the water outage in 乙女地区. The place is...
[3 August 2026] Rental emergency housing (deemed temporary housing) for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake...
Kumamoto Prefecture has rental housing for people living in towns and cities in Kumamoto who have had major damage to their homes from this disaster...
[4 August 2026] Help with bathing at Kashima Yumoto Suishu（嘉島湯元「水春」）
A message from the Planning Division（企画課）of Kosa town（甲佐町）office. From today, 4 August, Kashima Yumoto Suishu（嘉島湯元「水春」）is offering bathing help to people affected by the earthquake...
[4 August 2026] Hotel and other evacuation options for people affected by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake（令和8年熊本地震）
As shelter stays get longer, we want to ease stress and help you feel safe. "Hotel..." options are being offered...
[4 August 2026] Temporary water supply in areas without water
A message from the Environment and Health Division（環境衛生課）of Kosa town（甲佐町）office about temporary water supply in areas without water. [When] 4 August (Tuesday) 19:00...
[4 August 2026] Disaster waste site opening (updated 4 August 2026)...
Disaster waste site opening (updated 4 August 2026). Disaster waste site for the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake（令和8年熊本地震）is now open...
[4 August 2026] [Alert again] Bad business tricks using the earthquake
A message from the Crisis Management and Disaster Prevention Division（危機管理防災課）and Welfare Division（福祉課）of Kosa town（甲佐町）office. Right now, in town, "After the Kumamoto earthquake（熊本地震）, roof tiles need fixing..." scams are happening...
[4 August 2026] Rental emergency housing for the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake（令和8年熊本地震）
The Welfare Division（福祉課）of Kosa town（甲佐町）office has news about rental emergency housing for the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake（令和8年熊本地震）. About rental emergency housing for the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake（令和8年熊本地震）...
[5 August 2026] (updated 8.5) Water cuts from the earthquake
Part of the water cut in some areas has been restored after leak repairs were completed in part of Funazu ward (Yamaguchi, Bō...) in 乙女地区
[July 30, 2026] Watch out for dishonest traders taking advantage of the disaster.
The Welfare Division（福祉課）is giving you information about dishonest traders taking advantage of the disaster. After natural disasters like earthquakes, housing...
Date 2026-08-07 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/list/51.html
UrgentWater
Water shortage continues in some areas after earthquake
Water has been restored in some areas after the earthquake, but water shortage continues in other areas. We are investigating and fixing water leaks. Water supply is being restored to areas that are fixed, one by one.
What to doIf you live in an area where water shortage continues now, please know that the shortage may continue.
Affected districts
- 有安区(星の川団地)Water shortage continues now.
- 南三箇区Water shortage continues now.
- 船津区Part of Sako and Tani have water shortage continuing.
あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？
Does your address contain these kanji characters?
We are sorry for the trouble. Please help us.
Kosa Town Office（甲佐町役場） Sanitation Section（環境衛生課） Water Service（水道係）
Water cut fixed in some areas
We are still finding and fixing leaks in other areas with water cuts. We will turn water back on in fixed areas one by one.
Areas still without water are:
The leak has been fixed. The water cut in part of 船津区 (Yamaguchi, Boubudun, Koga), Tsushida Ward, and Kitahara Ward is now fixed.
・船津区 (part of Sako, Tani)
Date 2026-08-07 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:25 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13523.html
UrgentWater
Water supply tanks set up in Otome district due to water outage
Water supply tanks are set up at 4 locations in Otome district（乙女地区） because of the water outage. Repairs to the leak are being made. Normal water supply will restart in areas as they are fixed.
What to doBring a container to hold water when you come to get water.
Tsushida community centre（津志田公民館）
津志田公民館
Open
Square in front of Nakayama community centre（中山公民館前広場）
中山公民館前広場
Open
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Affected districts
- 乙女地区Water is cut off. Normal water supply will restart in areas as they are fixed.
あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？
Does your address contain these kanji characters?
The environmental health section is telling you this.
The town has set up water tanks because of a water outage in 乙女地区.
Funatsu district river disaster prevention station（船津地区河川防災ステーション）
Tsushida community centre（津志田公民館）
Minami Sanka Shrine（南三箇神社）
When you come for water, please bring a container or something to put water in.
The town is finding and fixing the leak. Water will go back to normal in areas that are fixed. We are sorry for the trouble. Thank you for understanding and helping.
Plaza in front of Nakayama community centre（中山公民館前広場）
The 4 locations are as follows.
Date 2026-08-06 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13528.html
Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake: Kosa Town Emergency Information List (Page 2)
This is an emergency information list page for Kosa Town. It has links to many earthquake-related articles about evacuation orders, road closures, disaster certificates, town bus service restart, emergency housing repairs, and volunteer dispatch. Each article has detailed information.
What to doClick the title of the article you need to read the full details.
[July 29, 2026] Old House Meeting Place (「宿屋kugurido」・「trattoria San Vito」)...
Temporary closure of 「宿屋kugurido」 and 「trattoria San Vito」 On July 28, Reiwa 8, the 「Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake」 happened...
[July 29, 2026] COMMONIDOE temporary closure
Temporary closure of COMMONIDOE Due to damage from the 「Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake」 that happened on July 28, Reiwa 8...
[July 28, 2026] Car shelter places
Because of the big earthquake, we told all areas of the town to evacuate. Here are the places where you can sleep in your car...
[July 30, 2026] Road closure information as of July 30, Reiwa 8
Information about road closures from the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake (as of July 30) As of Thursday, July 30, these roads are closed...
[July 30, 2026] About applying for a disaster certificate
We accept applications for a 「disaster certificate」 for damaged homes. On Tuesday, July 28, Reiwa 8, the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake happened...
[July 30, 2026] Town bus booking service resumes
The town bus booking service we stopped because of the earthquake will restart on Friday, July 31, Reiwa 8, in some areas...
[July 31, 2026] 【Kumamoto Prefectural Credit Guarantee Association】 Emergency short-term fund for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake...
The Kumamoto Prefectural Credit Guarantee Association helps small and medium companies in the prefecture who were hurt by the Kumamoto Earthquake on July 28...
[July 31, 2026] 【Kumamoto Prefecture】 Help desk for small business owners about the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake...
Kumamoto Prefecture has a help desk for small business owners who need money help or advice because of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake...
[July 31, 2026] 【Kosa Town Commerce and Industry Association】 Help for small and medium business owners from the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake...
The Kosa Town Commerce and Industry Association helps small and medium business owners in town who were hurt by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake...
[August 1, 2026] About Kosa Town 「yanaba」
About when 「yanaba」 opens again The 「yanaba」 closed because of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake on July 28, Reiwa 8...
[August 3, 2026] 『Kosa Town Newsletter』 extra issue 1 (Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake information)
The town put together help programs for people hurt by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake to help them rebuild their lives...
Today we told you about the town bus booking service restarting, but new rocks fell on the town road called Sakayadani Road...
[July 30, 2026] Kamimashiki 5-Town Consumer Help Desk closes for a short time
News from the Kamimashiki 5-Town Consumer Help Desk: Because of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, the Kamimashiki 5-Town Consumer Help Desk closes...
[July 30, 2026] Disaster volunteers (Kosa Town Social Welfare Council)
The Kosa Town Social Welfare Council sends volunteers to help clean up houses and fix broken roof tiles hurt by this earthquake...
[August 3, 2026] How to apply for emergency housing repairs in the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake
「Emergency housing repair」 means: We help families whose homes were hurt in the disaster with the smallest repairs needed for daily life...
Date 2026-08-05 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/list/51.html?pg=1
Support
Bath support for disaster victims at Kashima Yumoto Mizuharu
From August 4, bath support for disaster victims started at Kashima Yumoto Mizuharu（嘉島湯元「水春」）. The support is for people living in Kosa Town（甲佐町）who are staying in evacuation shelters or cannot use the bath at home.
What to doIf you meet the conditions, use Kashima Yumoto Mizuharu（嘉島湯元「水春」）during business hours, or call 070-4729-8480 for more information.
Kashima Yumoto Mizuharu (a bathhouse)
嘉島湯元「水春」
Open
Monday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. / Sunday and holidays: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Affected districts
- 甲佐町Support is for people living in cities and towns that meet the Disaster Relief Law standards.
あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？
Does your address contain these kanji characters?
甲佐町 Planning Division tells you the following.
Starting today, August 4, bathing support for disaster victims will be provided at Kashima Yumoto Suishun — a bathhouse（嘉島湯元「水春」）.
You must live in a disaster relief law designated municipality (live in 甲佐町) AND meet one or both of these conditions:
1: You are staying in an evacuation shelter
2: You cannot use your home bath
Monday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Sunday and public holidays: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
For more details, visit the official website of Kashima Yumoto Suishun — a bathhouse（嘉島湯元「水春」） or call the number below.
Date 2026-08-04 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13574.html
UrgentEvacuation
Information on evacuation to hotels and inns for disaster victims (accommodation costs covered by public funds in principle)
Disaster victims staying in shelters for a long time are being offered evacuation to hotels and inns secured by the national government and Kumamoto Prefecture. Accommodation costs are covered by public funds in principle, but food, accommodation tax, and hot spring tax are your own cost. This applies until the town's shelters close.
What to doFill in the application form from the QR code with the required information and submit it. If it is difficult to arrange transportation, please write your request in the special notes section of the application form.
As evacuation shelter life continues for a long time, we offer "hotel and inn evacuation" to reduce the burden on your body and mind, and to help you stay safe and comfortable.
People who have been affected by the disaster and want to evacuate to a hotel or inn.
Hotels and inns secured by the national government and Kumamoto Prefecture (depending on the situation, some may be outside the prefecture, or we may not be able to meet your preferences).
Lodging costs are covered by public funds in principle. Food, accommodation tax, and hot spring tax are at your own cost.
Except when hotels arrange shuttle buses, you must arrange your own transport to the hotel. If it is hard for you to arrange transport yourself, please write about this in the special notes section of the application form.
During the period until the town evacuation shelters close, and while each hotel can accept people (please note that depending on the situation, you may be moved to a different hotel).
Read and agree to the terms in this document. Then scan the QR code below, fill in the application form with the required information, and submit.
Important notes (please check before using).
① We do not guarantee normal hotel services. For example, you may have to change sheets yourself at regular intervals, and you must get your own food in principle.
② Transport costs around the hotel during your stay are at your own cost.
③ When you evacuate to a hotel or inn, please bring a mobile phone, radio, or other device that lets you gather information. Also, please check the town website and other places regularly for support information.
④ If your application contains false information or we judge it unsuitable in any way, we will take necessary steps, such as asking for full refund.
Date 2026-08-04 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13572.html
UrgentWater
Water trucks will give water daily from 7 PM to 8:30 PM in areas without water.
Water trucks will give water every day from 7 PM to 8:30 PM in areas without water in Kosa Town: Hoshinokawa Housing Estate（星の川団地）, Funatsu Ward（船津区）, Minamimika Ward（南三箇区）, and Nakayama Ward（中山区）. This will continue until water service is fixed. Water may run out early and we may stop early. At first, water may be dirty. Let it run until it is clear before you use it. Dirty water is not safe to drink.
What to doIf you live in these areas, go to get water between 7 PM and 8:30 PM every day. If the water is dirty at first, let it run until it is clear before you use it.
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?
Kosa Town Hall Environment and Health Section announces emergency water supply for areas without water.
August 4 (Tuesday) 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Water at the start may be cloudy. Let it run until the cloudiness is gone before using it. Do not drink cloudy water.
Supply may end early if water runs out before 8:30 pm.
Emergency water supply will continue every day from 7 pm to 8:30 pm until water service is restored. However, supply times may change or supply may stop depending on restoration progress and work schedule. Thank you for your understanding.
Date 2026-08-04 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13575.html
Watch out for dishonest traders after the disaster
In the town, dishonest traders have been found asking for unfair high prices, saying things like "Your roof tiles are damaged from the Kumamoto earthquake" and "We will put up a blue sheet". You need to be careful not to sign a contract right away with traders who visit suddenly, or let them climb on your roof.
What to doDo not sign a contract quickly with traders who visit suddenly. If you get a suspicious visit, talk to the police.
This is a notice from the Crisis Management and Disaster Prevention Division（危機管理防災課）and the Welfare Division（福祉課）of Kosa Town Office（甲佐町役場）.
Currently, cases are occurring in the town where traders say things like "the roof tiles are damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake" or "we will put up a blue sheet" and demand unfair high payments.
Please be very careful not to sign a contract on the spot with traders who visit without warning, or to let them climb on your roof.
If you have any concerns or receive a suspicious visit, please contact the police.
Date 2026-08-04 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13576.html
Evacuation
Evacuation guidance to hotels and inns for disaster survivors (accommodation fees covered by public funds as a rule)
The Welfare Division of Kosa Town Office is guiding disaster survivors in prolonged evacuation shelter situations to hotels and inns secured by the national government and Kumamoto Prefecture. Accommodation fees are covered by public funds as a rule, but meals, accommodation tax, and hot spring tax are your own cost. Hotels may be outside the prefecture, or we may not be able to meet your request.
What to doFill in the required information using the application form URL and apply. If it is difficult to arrange transport, please consult in the special notes section of the application form.
Notice from Kosa Town（甲佐町） Welfare Division.
As shelter life continues, we tell you about "hotel and inn shelter" to reduce the burden on your mind and body, and help you stay safe and calm.
Disaster victims who want to move to a hotel or inn.
Hotels and inns secured by the national government and Kumamoto Prefecture. (Depending on the situation, we may not be able to meet your wishes — for example, you may need to go to another prefecture.)
As a rule, the public sector pays the accommodation cost. You pay for meals, accommodation tax, and hot spring tax.
Except when the hotel arranges transport, you must get your own way to reach the hotel. If you have difficulty arranging your own transport, write about it in the "special notes" space on the application form.
You can stay until the town's shelter closes, or for as long as the hotel can take you (depending on the situation, you may move to a different hotel — please understand this in advance).
Understand and agree with the information in this notice. Then fill in the required information in the application form at the URL below and apply.
https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/pub/253518_filelib_1bfa3a73e1e4228c9b2e63c11b9f87a1.jpg
Important notes (check these before you use the service):
1: The hotel does not promise the normal service of a hotel. For example, you may need to change your own sheets after a certain time, and you will usually buy your own food.
2: You pay for transport costs around the hotel where you stay.
3: When you move to a hotel or inn shelter, bring a mobile phone, radio, or other equipment that lets you get information. Also check the town website regularly for support information.
4: If your application has false information or is found to be unsuitable in any other way, we may ask you to repay all costs and take other necessary steps.
Date 2026-08-04 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13577.html
Shelters
Rental emergency temporary housing provided (renting private apartments)
Kumamoto Prefecture rents private apartments and provides them to people whose homes were damaged half or more in the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake and need to demolish them, or whose emergency repairs take more than one month. There are conditions like a rent limit. You must check details at the advice desk in Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場）.
What to doIf you want to move in, first go to the advice desk inside Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場）.
Kosa Town Hall
甲佐町役場
Open
The Welfare Department has an advice desk for rental emergency housing.
The Welfare Division at Kosa Town Office（甲佐町役場） is giving you information about temporary rental housing for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake.
Because of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, Kumamoto Prefecture is running a project to provide temporary rental housing. Private rental homes are borrowed and given to people whose homes were badly damaged.
You can move in if your home was half-destroyed or worse, and you need to demolish it, or if you use the emergency repair program for your home and it is half-destroyed or worse and repairs are expected to take more than one month.
There is a limit on rent. First, please visit the consultation counter at the town office.
Date 2026-08-04 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13578.html
Disaster waste temporary storage site opens at former Shirohata Ground
A temporary storage site for disaster waste from the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake opens at the former Shirohata Ground (2100-2 Hayakawa, next to Yamaki Foods Kosa Plant). The site is open from July 30 to August 21. It is normally closed on weekends and holidays, but open on August 1, 2, 9, and 11. Hours are 9 am to 4 pm (closed noon to 1 pm; morning drop-off closes at 11:30 am).
What to doTake photos of damage before cleaning up. Sort waste into 8 types. Bring it to the temporary site yourself. You must show your driver's license when you arrive.
former Shirohata Ground
旧 白旗グラウンド
Open
Address: 2100-2 Hayakawa, next to Yamaki Foods Kosa Plant. Open July 30 to August 21 (closed weekends and holidays, except August 1, 2, 9, 11). Hours: 9 am to 4 pm (closed noon to 1 pm; morning drop-off closes at 11:30 am).
Affected districts
- 甲佐町Waste from outside Kosa Town is not accepted. You must show your driver's license when you arrive.
あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？
Does your address contain these kanji characters?
The temporary collection site for disaster waste from the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake（令和8年熊本地震）will open as follows.
July 30, 2024 (Thursday) to August 21, 2024 (Wednesday)
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, but open August 1 (Saturday) and August 2 (Sunday).
former Shirohata Grounds（旧 白旗グラウンド） (Hayakawa 2100-2), next to Yamaki Foods Kosa Factory（ヤマキフーズ甲佐工場）
Before you start cleaning up, take photos that show the damage clearly.
Accepted waste types are: 1 burnable waste, 2 glass, 3 metal, 4 wood chips, 5 large items, 6 appliances, 7 rubble and tiles, and 8 wall materials — 8 types total.
Sort the waste by type above and bring it in. Follow the directions of the staff and unload it yourself.
To stop waste from outside 甲佐町 entering, please show your driver's license at the collection site.
For refrigerators, remove all food and other items inside.
Use a blue sheet or similar cover during transport so the waste does not scatter.
Waste that cannot be brought in
Ordinary household waste — "burnable waste" and "recyclable waste" (empty cans, bottles, plastic bottles, etc.) — put these in the garbage station or recycling station on regular collection days.
Industrial waste (waste from business activities)
甲佐町 Environmental Health Division
The site is also open on August 9 (Sunday) and August 11 (Tuesday, Mountain Day). (Updated 8/4)
9 am – 4 pm (closed noon – 1 pm)
Morning drop-off closes at 11:30 am.
Date 2026-08-04 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:25 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13515.html
Support
Rental temporary housing applications begin
Kumamoto Prefecture is offering rental temporary housing using private rental homes for people in Kumamoto Prefecture (20 municipalities excluding Kumamoto city) who suffered serious damage to their homes in the earthquake. Kosa Town will start taking applications at the consultation booth in the Town Lifelong Learning Centre from Tuesday, August 4. To move in, you must meet requirements such as total or partial collapse of your home. The rent limit depends on the number of people in your household.
What to doIf your home was damaged, please first consult with the Kosa Town Welfare Division（甲佐町役場福祉課）or the consultation booth in the Town Lifelong Learning Centre（町生涯学習センター内相談ブース）. Hours: 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
consultation booth in the Gallery Mall inside the Town Lifelong Learning Centre (in the Town Hall)
町生涯学習センター(町役場内)ギャラリーモール内相談ブース
Open
Applications start from Tuesday, August 4. Hours: 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, but open on Saturday August 8, Sunday August 9, and Tuesday August 11 (national holiday).
Affected districts
- 熊本市を除く20市町村Municipalities in Kumamoto Prefecture where the Disaster Relief Act applies. Kumamoto city is excluded.
- 甲佐町Designated as a Disaster Relief Act municipality.
あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？
Does your address contain these kanji characters?
Kumamoto Prefecture is renting private rental homes and giving them to people living in cities and towns in Kumamoto Prefecture who suffered serious damage to their homes from this disaster.
You must find the property yourself.
When you submit your application, you must have already chosen a rental home.
There are requirements for who can apply and what the rent limit is. First, we will explain the system and the forms you need. Please ask at the consultation office or the Welfare Section.
For details about who can apply and how to apply, please check the Kumamoto Prefecture website link below.
About rental emergency housing for the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake
Requirements for living there (from Kumamoto Prefecture website)
You must meet all of requirements 1 to 4 below.
1 On the day of the disaster, you must have been living in 熊本県内の熊本市を除く20市町村 where the Disaster Relief Act applies. Kosa Town: the Disaster Relief Act applies.
2 Your home must meet one of these:
(1) Your home is completely destroyed, completely burnt, or washed away, and you have no place to live.
(2) Your home is partly destroyed (including medium or large partial damage), but cannot be lived in again, so you are pulling it down.
(3) Your home could be damaged by a second disaster, or water, electricity, gas, or roads are cut off, or you have an evacuation order because of landslides or other dangers. The city or town chief says you cannot live there for a long time.
(4) You are using the emergency home repair system under the Disaster Relief Act, your home is partly or completely destroyed, and repairs will take more than one month.
3 You have no other home to live in, and you cannot pay for a home yourself.
4 You are not using the rubble removal system under the Disaster Relief Act.
Rent limits for rental emergency housing (from Kumamoto Prefecture website)
Homes in Kumamoto Prefecture where the monthly rent is at or below:
(Usually: homes with rent above this are not allowed, and you cannot pay the extra yourself.)
Up to 130,000 yen a month
Children younger than school age are not counted as people living there. But if you have 2 or more children younger than school age, count each one as 0.5 people (round to nearest whole number).
Example: 1 child younger than school age = 0 people, 2 children = 1 person, 3 children = 2 people, 4 children = 2 people
There are other requirements about shared costs, gifts to the landlord, broker fees, and so on. Please check the prefecture website or call the Welfare Section.
You can live there for up to 2 years from moving in.
You must move out quickly after finding a permanent home or after water, electricity, gas, and other services are fixed.
If you use the emergency repair system too, you must do the repairs within 6 months of the day you asked for them.
Advice and applications: Please ask first.
We start advice and applications from Tuesday, 4 August.
Reception place: consultation booth in the Gallery Mall in the Town Lifelong Learning Center (in the Town Hall)（町生涯学習センター(町役場内)ギャラリーモール内相談ブース）
Reception hours: (Morning) 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
(Afternoon) 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed on weekends and public holidays, but open on Saturday 8 August, Sunday 9 August, and Tuesday 11 August (public holiday).
Information for people whose homes were damaged by the 2024 Kumamoto Earthquake (PDF about 267KB)
1. Application form (Form No. 1) (EXCEL about 43KB)
2. Promise form (Form No. 2) (WORD about 16KB)
3. Agreement form (Form No. 3) (WORD about 17KB) or Promise form (Form No. 4) (WORD about 22KB)
4. Disaster damage certificate
→ You must give this if you meet requirement 2(1), (2), or (4) above.
5. Notice form (Form No. 5) (WORD about 29KB)
6. Approved copy of "public funds demolition application" or contract showing you are pulling down your home
→ You must give this if you meet requirement 2(2) above.
7. Approved home emergency repair application form under Disaster Relief Act
→ Give this if you need to.
8. Agreement form for changing contract (Form No. 6) (WORD about 23KB) and a copy of your own contract
9. Checklist (EXCEL about 18KB)
→ Check that you have given all the papers.
Kosa Town Hall Welfare Section
https://www.pref.kumamoto.jp/soshiki/27/275223.html (link to Kumamoto Prefecture website)
Date 2026-08-03 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13559.html
Support
Kosa Town News Extra Edition 1: Life recovery support for the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake
Kosa Town（甲佐町） has made a summary of support programmes for people affected by the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake to rebuild their lives. This special edition of the Kosa Town News（広報こうさ） will be sent to all homes through the local district leaders on Monday, August 3rd. You can also download the PDF file.
What to doDownload the PDF file or check the special edition that your local district leader will give you.
'Kosa Town News（広報こうさ）' Extra Issue 1 (2024 Kumamoto Earthquake Information)
The town has made a special edition of its bulletin called 「広報こうさ」号外 第1報 with information about support programmes to help people rebuild their lives after the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake. To tell everyone as quickly as possible so people can rebuild soon, we are putting off the normal August edition. On Monday, 3 August, we will deliver this special edition to all homes through local area leaders.
「広報こうさ」Special edition 1 — Download PDF file
「広報こうさ」Special edition 1 — All pages (PDF about 2 MB)
https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/dl?q=253425_filelib_988c7b3e2eb73b4ee444aface249f33b.pdf
Date 2026-08-03 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:25 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13555.html
Support
Legal, human rights, administrative, and general advice services (September 7)
Kosa Town will hold legal, human rights, administrative, and general advice services at the Town Citizens Centre on Monday, September 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon. A lawyer, human rights advocate, administrative consultant, and welfare and child welfare officers will be available. No advance booking is needed. Services are for town residents and workers.
What to doNo booking is needed. Come directly to the Kosa Town Citizens Centre（甲佐町町民センター）during the service hours.
Town Citizens Centre
町民センター
熊本県甲佐町糸田9-1
Open
Monday, September 7, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon. No advance booking needed. If infection cases rise, the service may change to phone advice instead.
Legal, human rights, administration, and concerns advice
The town runs legal, human rights, administration, and concerns advice once a month (usually the first Monday) to help people resolve worries and concerns in daily life. A lawyer, human rights advocate commissioners, administration consultants, and welfare and child welfare commissioners will answer questions.
Human rights advocate commissioner — A citizen expert appointed by the Justice Minister under the Human Rights Advocate Commissioner Law. They listen to human rights complaints and work to spread knowledge of human rights.
Administration consultant — A citizen expert appointed by the Prime Minister under the Administration Consultant Law. They listen to complaints about government and answer questions about how government works and what to do. They also give advice to fix problems and notify government agencies.
Welfare and child welfare commissioner — Appointed by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare under the Welfare Commissioner Law. They listen to people in the community and help them. They also work as child welfare commissioners and try to improve social welfare.
Legal, human rights, administration, and concerns advice : September 7, 2026 (Monday), 9 a.m. to noon
Advice place: Town Citizen Center（町民センター） (9-1 Itoda, Kosa Town, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture)
People who live or work in Kosa Town
No advance reservation is needed. Come directly during the advice time.
Advice is planned to be face-to-face. But if a new illness spreads a lot, advice may change from face-to-face to phone advice.
If advice changes, the town disaster radio will tell you the day before and on the day.
Kosa Town Office（甲佐町役場） Welfare Division（福祉課） Community Support Section（地域包括支援係）
Date 2026-08-03 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:25 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/101/13133.html
UrgentWater
Temporary water supply in areas without water
The Environmental Health Division is providing temporary water supply from 7 PM to 8:30 PM every day for residents in areas without water. The areas are: 星の川団地, 船津区, 南三箇区, 中山区, and 津志田区. This will continue every day until water service is restored, but times may change or it may stop depending on the situation.
What to doIf you live in one of these areas, come to get water between 7 PM and 8:30 PM every day. If the water coming out at first is cloudy, let it run until it becomes clear before you use it. Do not drink cloudy water.
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?
The water at the start may be cloudy. Let it run until it is clear before using it. Do not drink cloudy water.
Supply may end earlier than the scheduled time if water runs out.
The Environmental Health Division announces temporary water supply for areas without water as follows.
Areas getting temporary water supply
星の川団地, 船津区, 南三箇区, 中山区, 津志田区
Temporary water supply is scheduled to run every day at the times above until water service is restored. However, times may change or supply may stop depending on repair progress and work schedule. Thank you for your understanding.
Temporary water supply time
Temporary water flow for water leak investigation (added 8/3)
As part of water leak investigations now underway, some areas may have temporary water flow during the day to help with the investigation.
This water flow is temporary and only for the investigation. It is not ongoing water supply.
Thank you for your understanding.
Date 2026-08-02 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13557.html
Kosa town's yanaba fishing spot opens again on August 2
Kosa town's yanaba fishing spot（甲佐町やな場）closed temporarily due to the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake. It will reopen on Sunday, August 2. Daytime hours are 11 am to 4 pm (last order 3 pm). Evening hours are 5 pm to 9 pm (last order 7 pm, reservation required).
What to doIf you want to use the evening service, please make a reservation by phone: 096-234-0125.
Kosa town yanaba fishing spot
甲佐町やな場
Open
Reopens on Sunday, August 2. Daytime: 11 am to 4 pm (last order 3 pm). Evening: 5 pm to 9 pm (last order 7 pm, reservation required). Closed every Tuesday.
Fish trap restaurant reopening
The restaurant was closed after the Kumamoto earthquake on 28 July 2026. It will reopen on 2 August 2026 (Sunday).
We look forward to your visit.
Changes to fish trap restaurant hours
From July 2026, the restaurant hours are as follows.
Lunch: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last order 3 p.m.)
Evening: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (last order 7 p.m.)
Evening service requires a reservation. Please book in advance before visiting.
Questions about Kosa Town fish trap（甲佐町やな場）
Address: 19-1 Toyouchi, Kosa Town, Kami-Mashiki District, Kumamoto
Date 2026-08-01 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:25 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/10636.html
Kosa Town Fitness Center is closed until further notice
The Kosa Town Fitness Center（甲佐町フィットネスセンター） is closed until further notice due to the earthquake. An announcement will be made when it reopens.
Fitness Center
フィットネスセンター
Closed
Closed until further notice. An announcement will be made when it reopens.
This is an announcement from the Health Promotion Division（健康推進課） of Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場）.
The Fitness Center（フィットネスセンター） is closed until further notice.
An announcement will be made when it reopens.
Date 2026-08-01 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:25 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13554.html
Kosa Town Fitness Center will close for a while
The Kosa Town Fitness Center will close for a while due to earthquake damage. When it will reopen is not yet decided. You will be told when it opens again.
Kosa Town Fitness Center
甲佐町フィットネスセンター
Closed
Closed for a while. When it will reopen is not yet decided.
The Health Promotion Division（健康推進課） of Kosa Town Office（甲佐町役場） is telling you this.
For a while, the Fitness Center will be closed.
When it reopens, we will tell you again.
Date 2026-07-31 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13541.html
UrgentEvacuation
Evacuation shelters are open due to evacuation order
A major earthquake has happened. An evacuation order has been issued for all of Kosa town. Five evacuation shelters in the town are now open. When you evacuate, bring food, bedding, and medicine. Move while it is still light outside.
What to doGet ready with food, bedding, and medicine. Go to the nearest evacuation shelter while it is still light outside.
Health and Welfare Centre（総合保健福祉センターあゆみ）
総合保健福祉センター
熊本県甲佐町豊内619
Open
Facility name: Health and Welfare Centre Ayumi（総合保健福祉センターあゆみ）
Agricultural Training Centre（甲佐町農業研修センターろくじ館）
農業研修センター
熊本県甲佐町豊内719-2
Open
Facility name: Kosa town Agricultural Training Centre Rokujikan（甲佐町農業研修センターろくじ館）
Shirohata Welfare Meeting Centre（白旗福祉ふれあいセンター）
白旗福祉ふれあいセンター
熊本県甲佐町白旗216-2
Open
Tatsuono Welfare Meeting Centre（竜野福祉ふれあいセンター）
竜野福祉ふれあいセンター
熊本県甲佐町上早川334
Open
Funatsu District River Disaster Prevention Station（船津地区河川防災ステーション）
船津地区河川防災ステーション
Open
Affected districts
- 町内全域Evacuation order issued for all of Kosa town（甲佐町全域）
あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？
Does your address contain these kanji characters?
A major earthquake has occurred. An evacuation order has been issued for 町内全域.
The evacuation shelters that are open are listed below.
General Health and Welfare Centre（総合保健福祉センター） Ayumi
Kosa Town（甲佐町） Agricultural Training Centre（農業研修センター） Rokujikan
Tatsuno Welfare Community Centre（竜野福祉ふれあいセンター）
Shirohata Welfare Community Centre（白旗福祉ふれあいセンター）
Funatsu District River Disaster Prevention Station（船津地区河川防災ステーション）
When evacuating, prepare food, bedding, and medicine. Evacuate while it is still light outside.
For people using the evacuation shelters
At the evacuation shelter, we ask everyone to follow the rules below so you can stay safely.
Please wash your hands and use disinfectant before eating and after using the toilet.
Please do not speak loudly.
Please help with regular ventilation to prevent infectious disease.
Pets are not allowed inside the facility (evacuation shelter).
If you are not feeling well, please tell a staff member without pushing yourself.
You are responsible for managing your own valuables.
If you have any other questions, please ask a staff member at the facility.
Kosa Town（甲佐町） Crisis Management and Disaster Prevention Division（危機管理防災課） Fire and Disaster Prevention Section（消防防災係）
Phone number: 096-234-1167
Date 2026-07-31 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13520.html
Support
People without health insurance cards can still go to the doctor
If you lost your My Number card, certificate of eligibility, public health handbook, or other documents during evacuation, you can still see a doctor at a medical facility. Just tell them your name, date of birth, contact information, and address. In emergencies, you can use any medical facility, not just those on the official list.
What to doGo to a medical facility and tell the staff your name, date of birth, contact information, and address. You can see a doctor even without your health insurance card.
For people affected by the disaster who need to see a doctor
If you lost your "My Number insurance card", "certificate of eligibility", "public aid handbook", or similar documents, or left them at home while evacuating, you can still see a doctor at a medical facility. Tell them you are eligible for the program, and give your name, date of birth, contact number, and address.
For emergency public aid medical care, you can also visit a medical facility that is not on the designated list.
Date 2026-07-31 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13545.html
Rice field checks planned for August 3–12 are cancelled due to earthquake
Rice field checks that were planned from August 3 to 12 have been cancelled because of the earthquake. Farmers who were asked to set up notices beforehand do not need to do so. Staff will do field checks later, but the date is not yet set.
What to doIf you are a farmer and your planting plans have changed, please contact the Agricultural Policy Division.
The rice field inspection planned for August 3–12 is cancelled because of the earthquake.
We asked farmers to put up signs before. You do not need to put them up.
We will send staff to check later, but the date is not decided yet. If you changed what you are planting, call the Farm Policy Section（農政課）.
Date 2026-07-31 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13552.html
Daily life
Public use of facilities stopped due to earthquake damage
Due to the earthquake on July 28, public use of Kumamoto Kosa General Athletic Park, Green Pal Kosa, Midorikawa Ground, Kosa Town Sports Centre, Asohara Athletic Park, Kawahira Campground, Lifelong Learning Centre Hall and other facilities, Miyauchi District Social Education Centre, and Miyauchi Disaster Prevention Centre is suspended until further notice.
What to doDo not use these facilities. If you have questions, contact the Social Education Division.
Kumamoto Kosa General Athletic Park
熊本甲佐総合運動公園
Closed
Public use suspended (until further notice)
Green Pal Kosa
グリーンパル甲佐
Closed
Public use suspended (until further notice)
Midorikawa Ground
緑川グラウンド
Closed
Public use suspended (until further notice)
Kosa Town Sports Centre
甲佐町スポーツセンター
Closed
Public use suspended (until further notice)
Asohara Athletic Park
麻生原運動公園
Closed
Public use suspended (until further notice)
Kawahira Campground
川平キャンプ場
Closed
Public use suspended (until further notice)
Lifelong Learning Centre Hall, Training Room, and Audiovisual Room
生涯学習センターホール・研修室・視聴覚室
Closed
Public use suspended (until further notice)
Miyauchi District Social Education Centre
宮内地区社会教育センター
熊本県甲佐町小鹿358
Closed
Public use suspended (until further notice)
Miyauchi Disaster Prevention Centre
宮内防災センター
Closed
Public use suspended (until further notice)
Due to the earthquake on July 28, public use of the following facilities is closed until further notice.
Kumamoto Kosa General Sports Park（熊本甲佐総合運動公園）
Midorigawa Grounds（緑川グラウンド）
Kosa Town Sports Centre（甲佐町スポーツセンター）
Asohara Sports Park（麻生原運動公園）
Kawahira Campsite（川平キャンプ場）
Lifelong Learning Centre Hall, Training Room, and Audiovisual Room（生涯学習センターホール・研修室・視聴覚室）
Miyauchi District Social Education Centre（宮内地区社会教育センター）
Miyauchi Disaster Prevention Centre（宮内防災センター）
We ask for your understanding and cooperation.
If you have questions, please contact the Social Education Division.
Date 2026-07-31 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13553.html
Support
Disaster certificate online applications are now open.
If your home was damaged in the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake, you can apply for a disaster certificate online. However, certificates for damage to things other than your home must be applied for in person at the Kosa Town Hall temporary window.
What to doApply using the online form 'Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster Certificate Online Application'. If you need a damage certificate for non-home damage, visit the Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場） temporary window.
Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場） temporary window
甲佐町役場特設窓口
Open
Certificates for damage to things other than homes are processed here.
We now accept online applications for disaster certificates（り災証明書）.
We accept online electronic applications for disaster certificates（り災証明書）for your home affected by the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake.
Please submit your application using the online application form below.
▶ "2024 Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster Certificate Online Application"
This online application is for disaster certificate（り災証明書）applications only.
Applications for disaster damage certificates（被災証明書）for property other than homes require procedures at Kosa Town Hall special service window（甲佐町役場特設窓口）.
For applications at the Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場）special service window, see here.
Kosa Town（甲佐町） official website: 'Disaster Certificate Application Acceptance'
Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場）Tax Division, Assessment Section
Date 2026-07-31 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13547.html
Support
Kosa Town Chamber of Commerce opens help desk for small businesses
Kosa Town Chamber of Commerce has opened a special help desk for small and medium-sized businesses in town affected by the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake. They can help with management, cash flow, finance, and business operations. Businesses that want advice can contact Kosa Town Chamber of Commerce directly.
What to doIf you are a small or medium-sized business in town and want advice, call Kosa Town Chamber of Commerce（甲佐町商工会） at 096-234-0272.
Kosa Town Chamber of Commerce
甲佐町商工会
Open
Answers questions about management, cash flow, finance, and business operations. Address: 719-2 Toyouchi, Kosa Town. Phone: 096-234-0272
Affected districts
- 甲佐町Small and medium-sized businesses in this town can use this service
あなたの住所にこの漢字がありますか？
Does your address contain these kanji characters?
Kosa Town Chamber of Commerce（甲佐町商工会） has opened a special advice desk for small and medium-sized businesses and sole proprietors in the town affected by the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake, as described below.
Contents of the special advice desk
Small and medium-sized businesses and sole proprietors in the town
・Various advice on management
・Advice on cash flow and financing
・General advice on business operations and activities
Kosa Town Chamber of Commerce（甲佐町商工会） (甲佐町 Toyouchi 719-2)
Date 2026-07-31 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:25 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13551.html
Be careful of scams that use the disaster
After the earthquake, there have been problems with scams that use the disaster. These include fake repair companies, inspection scams, and people who buy precious metals at your door. It is important to talk with your family and others, and stay calm.
What to doIf you are worried or need help, call the Consumer Hotline 188 (no area code needed) as soon as you can.
Be careful of scams that use the disaster
The Welfare Division（福祉課） tells you about scams that take advantage of disasters.
After earthquakes and other natural disasters, scams appear. These are not just home repairs. There are also inspection scams and door-to-door buying of precious metals that use the disaster as an excuse. Stay calm. Talk to your family and others around you.
If you are worried or need help, call the Consumer Hotline: 188 (no area code) as soon as you can.
Phone number: 188 (no area code)
Date 2026-07-30 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13539.html
Support
We help with emergency repairs to damaged homes
Homes that have moderate damage from the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake and could get worse if left alone can get help. Support covers the cost of materials like blue sheets and sandbags, labour for repair work, and removing obstacles at the entrance and front of the home.
What to doFor details, contact the Construction Division（建設課）at Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場）.
Construction Division of Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場）
甲佐町役場建設課
Status unknown
Contact window for help with emergency home repairs.
Emergency repair support for homes
Support covers the cost of materials such as blue sheets and sandbags, and the cost of repair workers. We also help remove obstacles at the entrance and at the front of the home.
For more information, contact Construction Department at Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場）（甲佐町役場建設課）.
Homes damaged in the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake are eligible if they had about halfway damage and risk getting worse if left alone.
Date 2026-07-30 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13540.html
Daily life
Kosa Town Fitness Center is closed until further notice
According to the Health Promotion Division of Kosa Town Hall, the Kosa Town Fitness Center is closed until further notice. An announcement will be made when it reopens.
Kosa Town Fitness Center
甲佐町フィットネスセンター
Closed
Closed until further notice. An announcement will be made when it reopens.
This is an announcement from the Health Promotion Division（健康推進課） of Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場）.
The Fitness Center（フィットネスセンター） is closed until further notice.
We will make a new announcement when it reopens.
Date 2026-07-30 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13526.html
Evacuation
Some stops on the reserved town bus will stop running because of fallen rocks.
Fallen rocks have blocked the town road Sakatani line completely. The reserved town bus will stop running at some stops for now. The stops that will stop are: in front of Miyauchi District Social Education Center（宮内地区社会教育センター前）, Uchidashi（打出）, Nishihara（西原）, in front of Nishihara Community Center（西原公民館前）, in front of Kawahira Campground（川平キャンプ場前）, Hirose Honmura（広瀬本村）, and Shichirigi（七里木）. The 7 stops are affected. All other areas will run as planned from the next day.
What to doIf you were planning to use one of these 7 stops, please check that the bus has stopped running. We will tell you again when it is safe.
Miyauchi District Social Education Center（宮内地区社会教育センター）
宮内地区社会教育センター
熊本県甲佐町小鹿358
Closed
The stop in front of Miyauchi District Social Education Center（宮内地区社会教育センター前）will stop running for now.
Today we told you that the reserved-ticket town bus would start running again. But new falling rocks have come down on Town Road Sakaya Line（町道坂谷線）, and some sections are now completely closed.
Because of this, these stops will stop running for now: the stop at Miyauchi District Social Education Center（宮内地区社会教育センター）, Uchiide, Nishihara, the stop at Nishihara Community Center, the stop at Kawahira Campground, Hirose Honmura, and Shichirinoki.
We will tell you again when the bus can run again, after we check that it is safe. Other areas will start running again tomorrow as we planned.
Stops that will stop running
The stop at Miyauchi District Social Education Center（宮内地区社会教育センター）, Uchiide, Nishihara, the stop at Nishihara Community Center, the stop at Kawahira Campground, Hirose Honmura, and Shichirinoki.
Date 2026-07-30 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13536.html
Support
Upper Mashiki 5-town Consumer Life Advice Office closed temporarily (July 30 – August 9)
The Upper Mashiki 5-town Consumer Life Advice Office will close temporarily from July 30 (Thursday) to August 9 (Sunday) due to the effects of the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake. All consumer life advice services will stop, except for lawyer consultations that are already booked.
What to doIf you have urgent advice to give, please call the Consumer Hotline "188" (no area code needed).
Upper Mashiki 5-town Consumer Life Advice Office
上益城5町消費生活相談室
Closed
Closed temporarily from July 30 (Thursday) to August 9 (Sunday). All advice services stop, except for lawyer consultations already booked.
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Temporary closure of Upper Mashiki 5-Town Consumer Life Advice
News from Upper Mashiki 5-Town Consumer Life Advice Centre（上益城5町消費生活相談室）.
Because of the 2024 Kumamoto earthquake, we are temporarily closing Upper Mashiki 5-Town Consumer Life Advice Centre（上益城5町消費生活相談室）.
Except for lawyer consultations that are already booked, all consumer life advice will stop from 30 July to 9 August.
If you need help urgently, use the consumer hotline 「188」.
30 July (Thursday) to 9 August (Sunday)
Consumer hotline for urgent help
Phone number: 188 (no area code needed)
Date 2026-07-30 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:25 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13537.html
Support
Kosa Town Social Welfare Council is accepting requests to send disaster volunteers
Kosa Town Social Welfare Council（甲佐町社会福祉協議会） is accepting requests to send volunteers to clean up homes, move furniture, and remove items damaged by the earthquake. You can apply on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (also on August 1 and 2) at the office or by phone (096-234-1192). Some jobs that involve danger cannot be done.
What to doIf you want volunteers sent or want to register as a volunteer, call Kosa Town Social Welfare Council（甲佐町社会福祉協議会）(phone: 096-234-1192) or go to the office in person.
Kosa Town Social Welfare Council
甲佐町社会福祉協議会
Open
Open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Also open August 1 (Saturday) and August 2 (Sunday). Phone: 096-234-1192
Kosa Town Social Welfare Council（甲佐町社会福祉協議会） is accepting requests for volunteer dispatch to help with cleaning up houses damaged in the earthquake, including cleaning up inside the house, cleaning up broken roof tiles, moving furniture, and removing debris.
Please note that some work cannot be done because it involves danger.
For volunteer dispatch requests or volunteer registration, please visit Kosa Town Social Welfare Council（甲佐町社会福祉協議会） or apply by phone.
Disaster Volunteer Dispatch (Kosa Town Social Welfare Council（甲佐町社会福祉協議会）)
Kosa Town Social Welfare Council（甲佐町社会福祉協議会） Phone 096-234-1192
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Applications are also accepted on August 1 (Saturday) and August 2 (Sunday).
Kosa Town Social Welfare Council（甲佐町社会福祉協議会） homepage "Disaster Volunteer Center" https://kosa-shakyo.or.jp/pages/50/ (external link)
Date 2026-07-30 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:25 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13538.html
Support
How to Get a Disaster Certificate and Record Damage with Photos
This is a notice from the Tax Division of Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場税務課）. You need a 'disaster certificate' (り災証明書) to receive support under the Disaster Relief Act and other programs. Before you clean up your home or property, you must take photos to record the damage.
What to doBefore you clean up your damaged home or property, take photos of the damage. Then apply to get a disaster certificate（り災証明書）.
This is a notice from the Tax Division of Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場税務課）.
To receive disaster support under the Disaster Relief Act（災害救助法）and other programs, you need a disaster certificate（り災証明書）. It is also very important to take photos of the damage to your home or property before you clean or clear anything away.
Date 2026-07-29 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13524.html
UrgentEvacuation
Emergency Earthquake Alert: Major Earthquake Has Occurred
Emergency information from Kosa Town（甲佐町）. A major earthquake has occurred. Please protect yourself immediately.
What to doThis is a major earthquake. Take action now to protect yourself.
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?
Emergency earthquake alert. This is a major earthquake. This is a major earthquake.
This is emergency information from Kosa Town（甲佐町）.
Date 2026-07-29 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:30 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/51/13525.html
Support
Legal, human rights, administration, and general concerns consultation on August 3
Kosa Town will hold a consultation meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Town Citizens Center（町民センター）. Lawyers, human rights advocates, administration consultants, and welfare officers will be available. No advance booking is needed; you can come directly during the event. If infection risk changes the format, the town will announce it by disaster radio the day before and on the day itself.
What to doNo advance booking needed. Come directly to Kosa Town Citizens Center（甲佐町町民センター） on Monday, August 3 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.
Town Citizens Center
町民センター
熊本県甲佐町糸田9-1
Open
August 3, 2026 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. No advance booking required. May change to phone consultation depending on infection situation.
Legal, human rights, administration, and general concerns consultation
The town holds legal, human rights, administration, and general concerns consultations once a month (usually on the first Monday) to help residents solve worries and problems in their daily lives. Lawyers, human rights advocates, administration consultants, and welfare officers and child welfare officers handle the consultations.
Human rights advocates are private experts appointed by the Minister of Justice under the Human Rights Advocates Law. They receive human rights consultations and work to spread awareness of human rights.
Administration consultants are private experts appointed by the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications under the Administrative Consultation Law. They receive consultations about complaints against the administration and questions about government systems and procedures. They give advice to solve problems and notify relevant government agencies.
Welfare officers and child welfare officers are appointed by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare under the Welfare Officers Law. They listen to residents' concerns from their perspective, provide necessary help, and work to improve social welfare. They also serve as child welfare officers.
Legal, human rights, administration, and general concerns consultation: Monday, August 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Consultation venue: Town Citizens Center（町民センター） (9-1 Oaza Itoda, Kosa, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture)
Town residents and workers
No advance booking is needed. Come directly during the consultation hours.
Consultations are planned to be held in person. However, if a new infectious disease spreads, the town may change from face-to-face to phone consultations.
If the town changes the consultation format, it will announce this on the disaster radio the day before and on the day of the event.
Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場） Welfare Division, Community Support Section
Phone number: 096-234-1114
Date 2026-07-13 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:25 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/101/13132.html
Daily life
How to sort, put out, and recycle garbage (2026)
Kosa Town has made a 2026 garbage sorting and recycling calendar. From July 2026, plastic collection will move from recycling stations to garbage stations. On Sunday, December 13, 2026, there will be a special collection for garbage that is not normally collected.
What to doCheck the 2026 calendar and sorting guide. Follow the correct sorting and disposal methods when you put out garbage.
Kosa Town General Sports Park heliport (beside the ground golf course)
甲佐町総合運動公園ヘリポート(グランドゴルフ横)
Open
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. No drop-off outside these dates and times. Business waste not accepted.
Environmental Hygiene Division (Town Water Management Center)
環境衛生課(町水道管理センター)
Status unknown
Distributes the 2026 garbage sorting and disposal calendar and booklets on how to sort and put out household garbage and recyclables.
Resident Life Division counter (Kosa Town office)
住民生活課窓口(甲佐町役場)
Status unknown
Distributes the 2026 garbage sorting and disposal calendar and booklets on how to sort and put out household garbage and recyclables.
2026 garbage sorting, disposal, and recycling calendar
Kosa Town has made a 2026 revised garbage sorting, disposal, and recycling calendar.
● Collection at garbage stations — burnable garbage and plastic waste collection (starts July 2026)
● Collection at recycling stations — recyclable materials and bulky waste collection
Please follow the garbage sorting and disposal rules when using these stations.
2026 revised garbage sorting and disposal calendar (PDF about 3MB)
https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/dl?q=249296_filelib_bb8ec61614ac7f5260c2a95e73001e48.pdf
Details about garbage sorting and disposal
Check the sorting table below for detailed methods of separating burnable garbage and recyclable materials.
Sorting table (PDF about 977KB)
https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/dl?q=169106_filelib_b905f24eb101cdf86aada67e6e48efbd.pdf
Garbage that cannot be collected (PDF about 354KB)
https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/dl?q=171535_filelib_77d9ca46d8555a20e25ea6518ce2d308.pdf
Important notes (PDF about 126KB)
https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/dl?q=171536_filelib_7619b4a9a05777c0409b723c0b252374.pdf
The 2026 revised garbage sorting and disposal calendar and the booklet "How to sort and dispose of household garbage and recyclable materials" are available at the Environmental Health Division（町水道管理センター）or the Residents' Life Division window at Kosa Town Hall（甲佐町役場）.
About plastic waste collection at garbage stations (starts July 2026)
To make things easier for residents and promote plastic recycling, Kosa Town will move plastic waste collection from recycling stations to garbage stations starting July 2026. Please follow the rules and use the garbage stations properly.
In July and August, you can still bring plastic waste to recycling stations.
See the link below for how to dispose of and sort plastic waste.
About plastic recycling (separate collection)
https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/182/11772.html
About plastic waste collection at garbage stations (PDF about 603KB)
https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/dl?q=249297_filelib_6f8dacf2584d89ffabdd5fee9b6ffb64.pdf
Promoting recycling of paper products (paper packaging)
Kosa Town handles paper products (paper packaging) as recyclable materials and collects them separately at recycling stations. However, many paper products (paper packaging) are still being thrown away as burnable garbage. Please help by choosing to recycle.
Burnable garbage ⇒ Recycling
Please recycle paper products (paper packaging)!
https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/182/11806.html
Collection of garbage not normally collected
◎ Garbage you can bring (from households only)
Tires, motorcycles, boilers, batteries, bathtubs, solar water heaters, vinyl pipes, plastic corrugated sheets, paper sliding doors, glass doors, aluminum window frames, four types of household electrical appliances, and so on
Fees for disposal and transport costs for appliances are the responsibility of the individual. Please bring the payment on the day.
● Garbage you cannot bring
Paint cans and oil cans with contents remaining, propane gas cylinders, pesticides, fire extinguishers, computers, printers, items containing mercury, items containing asbestos, and so on
Please ask where you bought the item about how to dispose of it.
Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
No deliveries outside these dates and times are allowed.
Business waste cannot be brought in.
Kosa Town General Sports Park Helipad (by the ground golf course)（甲佐町総合運動公園ヘリポート(グランドゴルフ横)）
Kosa Town Hall Environmental Health Division Environmental Health Section
Date 2026-06-12 · Last confirmed 2026-08-07 12:25 JST · Source URL https://www.town.kosa.lg.jp/q/aview/102/10800.html