Daihatsu Sends 10 Vehicles and Donates 5 Million Yen for 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Relief
Daihatsu will donate 10 vehicles, including a refrigerated truck for cold water and rest areas, plus 5 million yen to help areas hit by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.
- 10
- 5 million yen
What Happened
Daihatsu expressed its deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake and heartfelt sympathy to everyone affected. Working with Daihatsu Kyushu, KUMAMOTO DAIHATSU CORPORATION and other Daihatsu Group companies, the automaker will provide community-based support that addresses the needs and concerns of people in the affected areas. It will also support disaster relief volunteer activities.
- Disaster relief volunteer activities
- 10 vehicles for recovery work by municipalities and organizations
- 5 million yen donation to Japan Platform
- Continued monitoring and consultation with government agencies, municipalities and support organizations
5 million yen
To Japan Platform, a non-profit organization supporting disaster relief.
For recovery work, Daihatsu will provide 10 vehicles, including the Hijet Truck, a light commercial vehicle well suited to narrow roads, and the Hijet FRP Refrigerated Truck. The refrigerated truck can transport cold drinking water and supplies, and can also serve as a temporary rest area to help prevent heat-related illnesses. According to a footnote, the vehicle is primarily designed for transporting supplies; when used in affected areas, it will be operated under the direction of administrators with due consideration for safety.
Why this matters
The support gives municipalities and disaster-response organizations in the quake-hit region practical tools: light commercial vehicles built for narrow roads and a refrigerated truck that can carry cold drinking water and serve as a shaded rest stop, reducing heat-related risks. The 5 million yen donation goes to Japan Platform, a non-profit coordinating disaster aid. Daihatsu says it will keep adapting its help based on local needs and consultations wit…
Terms in This Story
- FRP
- Fiber-reinforced plastic – a lightweight composite material often used for vehicle body panels.
- light commercial vehicle
- A small truck or van designed for carrying goods or supplies, typically with a higher payload than a passenger car.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.