Evacuees from volcano-stricken Kuchinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture have launched a newsletter to keep in touch while they remain scattered in temporary accommodations around the region.
The newsletter carries information from the local government and a range of messages from people offering help such as financial support and donations of items such as beds.
"My heart broke when I heard the news," reads a message from a well-wisher in Tokyo who offers advice on finding pet sitters in the event that evacuees cannot take their animals into the evacuation centers.