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Kumamoto Earthquake Prompts Messages from Japanese Celebrities
On July 28, 2024 a magnitude 7.1 quake with a maximum intensity of 7 struck Kumamoto, Japan, triggering aftershocks and widespread concern.
AKB48 member Seina Kuranoo posted on X that her family is safe and urged residents to stay cautious. Actress Ai Hashimoto used Threads to send a heartfelt message to her hometown, wishing safety and warning about heat‑related risks, marking her first social‑media update in a month.
Talent Akemi Darenogare, who was overseas at the time, announced on X that she and her staff held an emergency meeting to discuss how they can assist the affected communities, pledging further updates on relief efforts.
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2024 Kumamoto earthquake · Ai Hashimoto · Akemi Darenogare · Kumamoto, Japan · Seina Kuranoo
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ai Hashimoto posted a message on Threads expressing concern for Kumamoto residents and urging safety. smart-flash.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Akemi Darenogare held an emergency meeting with staff to discuss support for earthquake victims while she was abroad. www.tokyo-sports.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The earthquake coincided with high summer heat, raising concerns about heatstroke for evacuees. smart-flash.jp · www.tokyo-sports.co.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Seina Kuranoo posted on X that her family is safe after the Kumamoto earthquake.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aftershocks continued following the Kumamoto earthquake.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A magnitude 7.1 earthquake with a maximum intensity of 7 occurred in Kumamoto, Japan on July 28, 2024. smart-flash.jp · www.tokyo-sports.co.jp