Aid package for earthquake-hit Kumamoto to be crafted by end of August
Measures are likely to include steps to stimulate tourism demand in the Kyushu region, where many hotel reservations have been canceled after the magnitude 7.1 quake.
The government plans to finalize an aid package for areas impacted by the devastating earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture by the close of August, according to Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara. The support measures, set to be announced at a meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, are anticipated to bolster tourism in the Kyushu region, where numerous hotel reservations have been voided following the magnitude 7.1 quake on July 28.
Kumamoto Mayor Kazufumi Onishi, representing the Japan Association of City Mayors and the Kyushu association of city mayors, submitted a list of 11 proposed items during the meeting with other mayors. These proposals encompass the reconstruction of daily life for those affected by the disaster, expeditious restoration of essential infrastructure, proper disposal of post-quake waste, and financial assistance for businesses affected by the earthquake.
Mayor Onishi emphasized his request for a range of support to facilitate a swift recovery for the affected communities.
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