Kumamoto Expands Relief Donation Options with New Bank Accounts Following Earthquake
In the wake of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, Kumamoto Prefecture has added new disaster relief donation accounts at Kumamoto Bank and Japan Post Bank. These join the previously established Higo Bank account, significantly expanding the available channels for donors to send financial aid. According to announcements from the Kumamoto Prefectural Government, measures have been put in place to waive transfer fees when donations are made at branch counters of the same financial institution. In response, social media has seen a surge of posts from donors, with comments such as, "I donated immediately after waiting for the Kumamoto Bank account to open," "I felt confident donating through official prefectural channels," and "Sending support from a neighboring prefecture." Many users are also sharing the official bank account details online to encourage wider participation. Furthermore, fundraising campaigns have begun at the Japanese Red Cross Society Kumamoto Ch...