On January 10, 2024, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) announced a special measure for those who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake of 2024 and were unable to complete procedures within the prescribed period.
A dedicated consultation service has been set up within the JPO to provide assistance.
Japan Patent Office:
https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/koho/saigai/notopeninsula/request.html
Japan Patent Office Consultation Service:
https://www.jpo.go.jp/news/koho/saigai/2024_noto/soudan-madoguchi.html