Japanese media on August 11 primarily focused on the escalating severe weather. Early reports detailed the expansion of special heavy rain warnings for Kumamoto, quickly followed by concerns over record rainfall and widespread evacuations across Kyushu due to flooding and landslides. The Japan Meteorological Agency held press conferences as the warnings intensified. By late morning, the scope broadened, with alerts for warning-level heavy rain extending from Kyushu to Tohoku, indicating a nationwide concern. Afternoon reports emphasized urgent rescue operations, including individuals trapped in flooded areas. Concurrently, international economic discussions featured US Treasury Secretary statements on yen depreciation and tariff adjustments, a continuation from prior days, alongside reports of US strengthening trade enforcement against tariff evasion. Domestic inflation's impact on industries like mountain lodges also received coverage.