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Prof. KITAGAWA Keisuke Provides "Instant Houses" for the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster Relief
Category：News｜Publishing : August 4, 2026
Immediately following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, Prof. Keisuke Kitagawa from the School of Social Engineering traveled to the affected regions the very next day to collaborate with local municipalities, including Yatsushiro City, Mashiki-machi Town, and Hikawa-cho Town. Through this partnership, Nagoya Institute of Technology will supply outdoor "Instant Houses," a technology researched and developed on our campus.
Photo: Keisuke Kitagawa
Continuous Disaster Relief Efforts by Prof. KITAGAWA
Prof. KITAGAWA remains dedicated to survivors-centric research and development, providing ongoing recovery and reconstruction support. His recent relief initiatives include delivering Instant Houses to the following disaster-stricken areas:
2024: Noto Peninsula Earthquake
2023: Turkey-Syria Earthquake
2023: Morocco Earthquake
Our hearts and thoughts go out to everyone affected, and we sincerely pray for the swift recovery and reconstruction of the region.
How You Can Help: Support the Instant House Project
We are currently raising funds to deliver Prof. KITAGAWA's Instant Houses to the areas affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. Your generous contribution will directly support families in need of immediate shelter.
* Donate to the Instant House Fund
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