Asteria to Donate ¥3 Million in Relief Funds and Provide Free Software to Areas Affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Press Release
July 30, 2026
Asteria Corporation (Japan)
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.
Tokyo – July 30, 2026 — Asteria Corporation (Head Office: Tokyo, Japan; CEO HIRANO (Pina) Yoichiro; Tokyo Stock Exchange listed, Security Code: 3853, hereinafter “Asteria”) announces that it has decided to donate 3 million yen in relief funds to assist victims and support recovery efforts in the areas affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.
To further support the recovery and reconstruction efforts of local governments, companies and organizations, Asteria will also provide the following products free of charge. These products have a proven track record in disaster response and local government operations.
Field work application platform “Platio”
Digital contents platform “Handbook X”
AI native business platform “Bakusoku.AI”
Relief Fund Donation
| Amount | 3 million yen |
| Recipient | Municipalities affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake (donation recipients to be determined) |
Free Software Provision
| Eligible Companies and Organizations | Local governments, companies and organizations affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake |
| Products/Services Provided | Field work application platform “Platio” Digital contents platform “Handbook X” AI native business platform “Bakusoku.AI” |
| Intended Use | To facilitate the digitalization of disaster relief and recovery-related activities with no-code, AI-powered solutions that anyone can use, even without programming knowledge. These products support information sharing between disaster sites and response headquarters and help volunteer staff share situational updates. (Examples below) |
| Free Provision Period | August 3, 2026 to January 31, 2027 |
| Application Period | July 30, 2026 to December 31, 2027 |
| How to Apply | Please email the Asteria Disaster Recovery Support Desk at dra@asteria.com with your organization’s name, representative’s name, intended use, and any other relevant details. |
※The product plans provided will be determined by Asteria
＜How Asteria Software Can Be Used in Affected Areas＞
Field Work Application Platform “Platio”
Use Cases
How It Works
With over 100 templates, Platio can be immediately deployed on-site for disaster response, including as a “Disaster Damage Reporting App.” Users can share photos, videos and location data (GPS) to report on the situation on-site directly from their smartphones. Its offline functionality and automatic syncing make it suitable for disaster areas with unstable internet.
Product Website: https://plat.io/en/home
Digital Contents Platform “Handbook X”
Use Cases
How It Works
An all-in-one solution to register, view, and share procedure guides, documents, and video manuals for staff and volunteers involved in relief efforts. Situation updates and disaster response manuals can be added quickly and flexibly using smartphones and tablets.
Product Website: https://www.handbookx.com/en
AI Native Business Platform “Bakusoku.AI“
Use Cases
How It Works
Allows users to create software and apps of any scale in as little as 3 minutes by simply chatting with AI. It can be used to create tools that help people locate evacuation shelters, temporary toilets, and other resources in disaster-affected areas. With customizable input access and viewing permissions, it can be used for both general and business purposes.
Product Website: https://bakusoku.ai/
Impact of the Disaster on Our Company
The impact of the earthquake on Asteria’s Kumamoto R&D Center (Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City) as of July 29 is as follows:
・Employee safety: All employees have been confirmed safe.
・Operational impact: No damage affecting operations has been confirmed at the center.
・Building facilities: The building’s elevators are currently out of service.
Considering the above circumstances, we plan to continue remote work until normal building operations are restored. There are no operational constraints associated with working remotely. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and consider how we can provide support where it is needed in the affected areas.
Once again, we sincerely hope that all those affected will be able to return to their normal lives as soon as possible.
About Asteria Corporation (https://en.asteria.com/)
Asteria is a software development company that provides products and services that “connect” systems, people, things and intentions based on the concept of “Connecting the World with Software”. Its flagship product, “ASTERIA Warp” is a data integration tool that connects different systems and cloud services without coding and has been adopted by over 10,000 companies. Other products include digital content platform “Handbook X”, field-oriented business app platform “Platio” and no-code AI/IoT platform expanding into physical AI, “Gravio”. Through solutions that enable greater autonomy, decentralization and coordination – such as AI-native business platform “Bakusoku.AI”, stablecoin transaction management service “JPYC Gateway” and continuous simulation platform for robot applications “Artefacts” – Asteria drives digital transformation (DX) and operational efficiency.
Contacts
Press inquiries: Asteria’s PR and IR Department / TEL: +81-3-5718-1297 / E-mail: press@asteria.com
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