Key Facts
• Earthquakes in Toshima Village have subsided since July 17, with no tremors above magnitude 4.
• 56 residents from Akusekijima and 15 from Kodakarajima evacuated due to prior seismic activity.
• Currently, 9 evacuees remain in Kagoshima City, while others have returned or traveled for summer holidays.
• Toshima Village plans to confirm evacuees’ return intentions for the July 25 ferry.
• Policy allows return if no magnitude 4+ tremors occur for five consecutive days.
• No magnitude 4+ tremors recorded from July 17 to July 21.
• Financial support, including ferry costs, will be provided to returning evacuees.
• Discussions are underway to distribute disaster relief funds to all households in Akusekijima and Kodakarajima, sourced from hometown tax donations.
Summary
Toshima Village in Kagoshima Prefecture, affected by ongoing earthquakes, has seen no tremors above magnitude 4 since July 17. The village plans to confirm evacuees’ intentions to return via a ferry departing on July 25. Previously, 56 residents from Akusekijima and 15 from Kodakarajima evacuated, but only 9 remain in Kagoshima City as others have returned or traveled for summer holidays. The village’s policy permits return if no magnitude 4+ tremors occur for five consecutive days, a condition met between July 17 and July 21. Financial support, including ferry costs, will be provided to those returning. Additionally, Toshima Village is considering distributing disaster relief funds to all households in Akusekijima and Kodakarajima, utilizing donations from the hometown tax system. Efforts aim to ensure a smooth and supported return for evacuees.
