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Manga artist funds rapid shelters for Kumamoto quake victims
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An appeal for monetary support is currently underway, led by the renowned 87-year-old creator of the "Ashita no Joe" comics, Tetsuya Chiba.
Key facts
- Launched last month alongside his peers, the initiative seeks to provide swift housing solutions for individuals uprooted by the massive earthquake that struck southwestern Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture in July.
- This exact design previously proved highly effective in the aftermath of the powerful 2024 tremor across central Japan's Noto Peninsula.
- Between late last year and January this year, following the 2024 tremor, an initial public funding effort generated approximately 7.67 million yen to prepare for future disasters.
- Specifically, this current drive intends to cover the 500,000 yen per unit cost to establish three of these temporary shelters.
Summary
Launched last month alongside his peers, the initiative seeks to provide swift housing solutions for individuals uprooted by the massive earthquake that struck southwestern Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture in July.
Aiming to secure 1.5 million yen by Tuesday (September 8, 2026), the octogenarian pleaded via the project's digital portal (https://syncable.biz/campaign/10176), stating, "We need your help." Specifically, this current drive intends to cover the 500,000 yen per unit cost to establish three of these temporary shelters.