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¥4 billion lottery funds for Kumamoto earthquake recovery
Japan's ¥4 billion lottery proceeds to aid Kumamoto's earthquake damage.
In brief
Japan's ¥4 billion lottery proceeds to aid Kumamoto's earthquake damage. Japan's ¥4 billion in lottery proceeds will support reconstruction in Kumamoto Prefecture after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Lottery funds for Kumamoto
Japan's ¥4 billion in lottery proceeds will go to Kumamoto Prefecture after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
Earthquake impact
The earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 29, causing damage rated at shindo 7.
Lottery allocation
About ¥183 billion in lottery sales will allocate ¥10 billion for disaster areas, with ¥4 billion for reconstruction.
Lottery system
Takarakuji lotteries are sold by prefectural governments and major cities for local government revenue.
Past response
Following the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes, takarakuji funds were prioritized for infrastructure repairs.
The key point
Japan's ¥4 billion in lottery proceeds will support reconstruction in Kumamoto Prefecture after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
