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Lottery proceeds of 4 billion yen go to Kumamoto quake repairs

The Japan Times 21 October 2026 1 min read

โฎ BeforeAreas of Kumamoto were damaged by the powerful July 28 earthquake.
โœ… NowLottery proceeds of 4 billion yen have been earmarked for reconstruction in those areas.

In short

  • 4 billion yen in lottery proceeds is earmarked for Kumamoto.
  • The money will fund reconstruction in areas damaged by the July 28 quake.
  • The source gives no detail on specific projects or timelines.

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The funds move from a public lottery into repair work after a strong earthquake. The source does not say which projects will be built or when they will finish. The story is brief, so its impact depends on what the money delivers later.

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The money will be used for reconstruction projects in areas damaged by the powerful July 28 temblor.

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