Nintendo Donates ¥50 Million and Offers Free Repairs After 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Nintendo has confirmed via social media that it will donate ¥50 million to relief efforts following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.
The company said the funds will be directed to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support recovery in affected areas of Kumamoto Prefecture.
The quake has been reported to have claimed 38 lives and left about 6,900 people sheltering in evacuation centers.
In a statement posted on its support channels, Nintendo said it extends its sincere sympathies to those impacted by the disaster and detailed immediate relief measures for customers in areas covered by Japan's Disaster Relief Act.
The company said it will provide free repairs for Nintendo products — including hardware such as Nintendo Switch systems — for eligible customers through 1 February 2027.
Nintendo directed affected customers to its official support page for eligibility and repair procedures: https://support.nintendo.com/jp/information/2026/0806/index.html.
The Pokémon Company also announced a significant donation to relief efforts earlier this week, contributing ¥100 million to support recovery operations in Kumamoto.
Both corporate donations add to a broader response from businesses and relief organizations working in the region.
Rewriting Nintendo's announcement in clear, journalistic terms: the company expressed heartfelt sympathy for those affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, confirmed a ¥50 million donation to the Japanese Red Cross Society, and committed to waiving repair fees for Nintendo products from customers in Disaster Relief Act-designated areas until 1 February 2027.
Nintendo’s relief steps are being communicated through its social channels and official support site.
These updates are separate from the company’s regular consumer communications, which typically include channels such as Nintendo Direct broadcasts and news presented through the Nintendo eShop storefront.
For residents of designated disaster zones seeking hardware repairs or more information about eligibility, Nintendo’s support page remains the primary resource.
The company concluded its announcement with an appeal for a swift recovery and reconstruction for communities affected by the quake.
Acknowledgment: news tip provided by Greatsong1.
Nintendo has confirmed via social media that it will donate ¥50 million to relief efforts following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.
The company said the funds will be directed to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support recovery in affected areas of Kumamoto Prefecture.
The quake has been reported to have claimed 38 lives and left about 6,900 people sheltering in evacuation centers.
In a statement posted on its support channels, Nintendo said it extends its sincere sympathies to those impacted by the disaster and detailed immediate relief measures for customers in areas covered by Japan's Disaster Relief Act.
The company said it will provide free repairs for Nintendo products — including hardware such as Nintendo Switch systems — for eligible customers through 1 February 2027.
Nintendo directed affected customers to its official support page for eligibility and repair procedures: https://support.nintendo.com/jp/information/2026/0806/index.html.
The Pokémon Company also announced a significant donation to relief efforts earlier this week, contributing ¥100 million to support recovery operations in Kumamoto.
Both corporate donations add to a broader response from businesses and relief organizations working in the region.
Rewriting Nintendo's announcement in clear, journalistic terms: the company expressed heartfelt sympathy for those affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, confirmed a ¥50 million donation to the Japanese Red Cross Society, and committed to waiving repair fees for Nintendo products from customers in Disaster Relief Act-designated areas until 1 February 2027.
Nintendo’s relief steps are being communicated through its social channels and official support site.
These updates are separate from the company’s regular consumer communications, which typically include channels such as Nintendo Direct broadcasts and news presented through the Nintendo eShop storefront.
For residents of designated disaster zones seeking hardware repairs or more information about eligibility, Nintendo’s support page remains the primary resource.
The company concluded its announcement with an appeal for a swift recovery and reconstruction for communities affected by the quake.
Acknowledgment: news tip provided by Greatsong1.
