Kururi Sake Museum plans to reopen September 25 after power restoration
The tourism association announced reopening after power returned September 23. Weekday opening and tasting hours differ; Kururi Line trains remain suspended.
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Capina buses plan a diverted return from the first service on September 26
The Kamogawa–Chiba route remains suspended on September 25. Nitto plans a diversion between Hiraoka-sho-mae and Sasa from September 26.
Uchibo trains: morning/evening service at about 30% between Chiba and Anegasaki
JR's September 25 morning notice reduces peak-time trains; B.B.BASE Tateyama is cancelled on September 26. Other sections remain suspended.
Four-city recovery: Uchibo reductions, Capina buses and Kururi reopening plans
September 25 morning update: reduced Uchibo trains, Capina diversion planned for September 26, and Kururi Sake Museum reopening planned for September 25.
Published 2026/09/21 11:05
Anegasaki and Sakuradai Danchi buses to resume full service on September 25
Nitto plans normal service on all Anegasaki and Sakuradai Danchi runs from the first bus on September 25. Other diversions, including three skipped stops on the Kisarazu–Tokyo route, remain.
Free bathing in Sodegaura; Yubune also accepts affected non-residents
Yubune Sodegaura waives bathing admission through October 18. Showers are available at the municipal sports ground; more facilities join on September 25. Eligibility, hours and supplies differ.
Kimitsu festival, ballpark event and fireworks cancelled
The September 26 station-area festival and ballpark event, and the October 3 fireworks at Kameyama Dam, have been cancelled because of typhoon damage and safety concerns.
Mikazuki offers free bathing; weekday reception closes at 20:00
Bring proof of residence in a Chiba outage area and towels. On September 24, Bay Plaza bathing ends at 22:00 and three charging sites close at 21:30.
Kimitsu water distribution moves to five locations; Seiwa School site closes
September 24 water distribution runs 08:00–20:00. Bring containers and use the five listed sites, not Seiwa Elementary School.
Hatazawa bus service resumes; Kisarazu–Tokyo buses skip three stops
Hatazawa and Koitogawa Loop buses resumed normal service. Check suspended stops and allow for buses filling up.
Sodegaura adds three voluntary shelters; Kimitsu lists five facilities
Nagaura reopens after September 22's closure. Sodegaura has five listed shelters as rain raises landslide concerns.
September 24 buses: Kisarazu–Futtsu returns with skipped stops
Anegasaki–Sakuradai Danchi is also planned to run; Koitogawa Loop returns to normal. Check your stop, not just your route.
Uchibo Line: Anegasaki–Kisarazu repairs expected to take at least three months
Kisarazu–Awa-Kamogawa targets September 26. Replacement buses from September 28 are under consideration, not confirmed.
Evening support: Kisarazu charging until 21:00 and free bathing at Kimitsu-no-Yu
Bring a charger to Hachimandai or Kamatari. Kimitsu announces bathing support for homes affected by power or water cuts.
Published 2026/09/23 15:26
¥537 herb chicken and carrot rice bento at AEON Futtsu
The third Futtsu–AEON collaboration is scheduled for September 23–October 27, using recipes developed with local food volunteers.
Mishima buses restart with the 15:00 Kisarazu departure; Kimitsu loop also resumes
Nitto's September 23 afternoon update does not restore every route. Kisarazu–Futtsu, Hatazawa and Anegasaki services remain without a restart outlook.
Kimitsu water distribution: 08:00–20:00 at six locations
September 23 service starts at 08:00. Bring containers to the six Seiwa, Matsuoka and Kameyama locations.
Published 2026/09/22 19:13
Kids Town at AEON Mall Kisarazu runs through September 23
Ages 3 through grade 3: 30-minute sessions, ¥300, with a conditional ¥100 app discount.
Boso Skyline is passable along its full length
Kimitsu’s September 22, 20:30 update confirms the reopening; abnormal conditions may remain.
Kimitsu–Tokyo and Haneda buses resume from first departures on September 23
The 07:21 Kimitsu Station departure for Tokyo is cancelled. Kisarazu–Tokyo still skips stops; some local routes remain suspended.
Sodegaura accepts disaster waste from September 24
Disposal fees will be waived after damage verification. A temporary photo-based exception applies while certificate issuance is being prepared.
Sodegaura closes Nagaura shelter; Civic Hall and Hiraoka remain open
The city’s 17:15 email announced the closure. Two of the three shelters in the afternoon report remain open.
Kimitsu road update: no through passage on Boso Skyline
Route 410 from Tabina to the Kamogawa boundary is also passable. Boso Skyline has no through passage toward Kamogawa or Seiwa.
Published 2026/09/22 15:07
Futtsu opens holiday disaster-certificate desk; certified disaster waste accepted free
Apply on September 23, 09:00–16:30, at City Hall counter 8. Call the Environment Center before bringing waste and take the required certificate.