Unseasonal torrential rain has left the agricultural community in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture in despair. The heavy downpour led to complete destruction of crops, pushing the local farmers into a crisis. Although measures are being taken to ensure necessary support and aid, the exact timeline and extent of recovery remain uncertain.

In Japan, where high topographical variation often leads to natural disasters like floods and landslides, such crises are not uncommon. The agricultural sector, an important part of Japan's economy and rural tradition, is particularly vulnerable. Japanese society places a high value on resilience, mutual aid, and government intervention in times of disaster.

In the US or the EU, agricultural communities also face challenges due to adverse weather conditions. Numerous weather-based insurance programs are available in these regions to help farmers mitigate the financial risks of such events. Compared to Japan, farmer's associations and insurance schemes play a broader role in EU and US.