Nintendo has pledged 50 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts following last week's Kumamoto earthquake. The company will also offer free repair services for its products to residents in the disaster-affected areas, running until 1st February 2027. The move adds Nintendo to a growing list of Japanese firms responding to the disaster, underlining the tech and entertainment industry's role in supporting communities hit by natural disasters.

Nintendo announced the donation via social media, extending sympathies to those affected and confirming the repair scheme covers residents in areas designated under the Disaster Relief Act, with full details published on its official support page. The Pokémon Company has separately donated 100 million yen to Kumamoto Prefecture and the Red Cross, while Sony has also contributed to relief efforts, reflecting a broader wave of corporate support for the region.