Foreign residents braved scorching temperatures and joined hundreds of volunteers in Hiroshima Prefecture over the weekend to help deal with the aftermath of the recent rain disaster, an effort they said was meant to show gratitude for the hospitality they have received living in Japan.
Supporters and volunteers alike called for more help in affected areas, especially in remote locations, and encouraged others, including foreign residents, to assist as much as possible.
As of Monday, about 12,100 homes have collapsed, been damaged or flooded in Hiroshima in the wake of the torrential rainfall that hit western Japan in early July.