Key Facts
• On August 24, Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People, visited Yatsushiro City.
• The city suffered severe damage from record-breaking rainfall, including landslides in the Kozenji area.
• Tamaki emphasized the importance of a ‘speedy and precise recovery’ for affected residents.
• He noted hearing many accounts of fear due to rapidly rising water levels.
• Tamaki visited the area to support a party-endorsed candidate in the Yatsushiro City Council election.
• He pledged to advocate for national support to assist financially weaker municipalities.
• The visit coincided with the official announcement of the Yatsushiro mayoral election.
• Tamaki highlighted the need for collaboration between local governments and national agencies.
Summary
Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People, visited Yatsushiro City on August 24 to inspect the damage caused by record-breaking rainfall. The area, particularly Kozenji, experienced severe landslides, leaving many residents in distress. Tamaki stressed the urgency of a swift and accurate recovery process and shared his intention to push for national support to aid financially weaker municipalities. His visit also aimed to support a party-endorsed candidate in the Yatsushiro City Council election. Tamaki’s remarks underscored the importance of collaboration between local and national governments to address the challenges of disaster recovery effectively.
