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Takaichi Vows Aid Package for Quake-Hit Kumamoto

Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed Tuesday to swiftly compile an aid package for Kumamoto Prefecture, which was hit hard by last month's powerful earthquake.

  • Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vows to develop an aid package for Kumamoto Prefecture.
  • Governor Takashi Kimura requests special fiscal aid for earthquake recovery.
  • Uki city, Kashima, and Hikawa towns likely designated as severely damaged.

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