Japan Increases Earthquake Relief to $1.7 Billion

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announces additional $660 million in aid for the Noto Peninsula earthquake recovery, emphasizing ongoing challenges.

Japan's government will allocate an extra $660 million for earthquake relief, bringing the total aid to $1.7 billion.
The New Year's Day earthquake and aftershocks devastated the Ishikawa region, killing 241 people and displacing over 10,000.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited the affected areas, pledging more support and acknowledging the tough reality of recovery.
The new funds will finance a subsidy system to help families rebuild homes and support traditional industries like Wajima lacquerware.
Damage estimates for the quake range between $7.4 billion and $17.6 billion, significantly less than the 2011 disaster.