Response to August 2026 Heavy Rains in Chiba and Request for Donations

The Nippon Foundation would like to extend its deepest condolences to all who have been affected by the heavy rains that struck Chiba Prefecture in August 2026, and their families.

Our thoughts are with everyone in the area as they endure days of uncertainty, and we hope that they remain safe and that their lives will return to normal as quickly as possible.

Areas of Chiba Prefecture have experienced record-breaking heavy rainfall since August 13, with homes and roads flooded and other damage in various areas.
The effects of the rainfall continue to disrupt the daily lives of people in these areas in various ways. Support tailored to the situation in these areas is urgently needed so that residents can live with peace of mind as quickly as possible.

The Nippon Foundation is confirming the situation in affected areas and the support needed, and working with local governments, disaster-relief NGOs, and other organizations to ensure that the assistance that is required is delivered quickly.

Donations received will be used to support activities needed in the area, including support for the daily lives of local residents and for activities being carried out by NGOs and volunteer organizations, as well as for residents requiring specific considerations in times of disasters, including older residents, residents with disabilities, and young children.

Donations can be made via The Nippon Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund for the August 2026 Chiba Heavy Rain Disaster (external site).

Your warm support will bolster the lives of people in the affected area and lead to its recovery and reconstruction. We ask for your support.