In the wake of extreme rainfall, bodies have been discovered in Kumamoto and Fukuoka prefectures in Japan. The catastrophic weather disrupted daily life, triggering landslides and floods which cut off towns and left many missing. The news has left the nation in sorrow, while search and rescue activities continue in the inundated regions.

In Japan, natural disasters such as heavy rain, earthquakes, and typhoons are forte due to its geographical location. The country has a comprehensive disaster management system in place, but the loss of lives still sparks national mourning and compassion. Communities often rally together to support each other after such events, and government aid is expected and scrutinized.

Similar to the U.S. and EU, Japan has extensive measures to respond to natural disasters. However, due to Japan's high population density and challenging terrain, the aftermath can be more severe. In the U.S, natural disasters are typically followed up with federal aid, individual states' support and non-profit disaster relief organizations. In the EU, the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations department assists member states in addressing such crises.