Taiwan's public fundraising for Japan's quake-hit Kumamoto region has топped NT$300 million (about US$9 million), a strong show of support for survivors still dealing with wrecked roads and power cuts.

• A government-run bank account opened Aug. 1 has collected over NT$300 million from the public.
• The account stays open for donations until the end of August.
• Taiwan's government also gave NT$5 million of its own money toward rebuilding.
• The magnitude 7.1 quake hit Kumamoto on July 28, killing at least 38 people and knocking out power for tens of thousands of homes.

Outlook: Taiwan and Japan are still working out how the money will be spent, with details expected after the donation window closes.