Regarding Data Recovery Services for Areas Affected by the Reiwa 8 Iwate Prefecture Otsuchi Town Forest Fire, Designated Under the Disaster Relief Act
Buffalo Inc. and Advance Design Inc. announced that they will provide free data recovery services to individuals residing in areas where the Disaster Relief Act has been applied, such as those affected by the Reiwa 8 Iwate Prefecture Otsuchi Town forest fire. Diagnosis and estimation fees are also free, and the service covers products from other companies.
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To all those who have been affected, we extend our deepest sympathies and pray for your swift recovery.
Buffalo Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Hiroyuki Maki; hereinafter "Buffalo") and Advance Design Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shinichi Taki; hereinafter "Advance Design") will implement the following support regarding data recovery services for residents in areas where the Disaster Relief Act has been applied.
Regarding Data Recovery Services for Areas Affected by the Disaster Relief Act
Buffalo and Advance Design will provide data recovery services free of charge to individual customers residing in areas where the Disaster Relief Act has been applied.
Diagnosis and estimation fees are also free. Please apply from the link below (we also support products other than our own).
* Please specify the name of the disaster, "Reiwa 8 Iwate Prefecture Otsuchi Town Forest Fire," in the remarks section or other contact information field when applying.
* Data recovery services will be provided free of charge regardless of whether you apply to Buffalo or Advance Design.
Buffalo Data Recovery Service
Advance Design
Click here for special repair services
Scope of Application
Eligible Products
Damaged Buffalo products and products from other companies (products other than our own are also eligible)
Eligible Persons
Individual customers residing in areas where the Disaster Relief Act has been applied (individual data is covered)
* Please check the Cabinet Office website for the latest information on areas where the Disaster Relief Act has been applied.
Publication Date | Application Status | Application Deadline
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2026 | April 28 | Application of the Disaster Relief Act for the Reiwa 8 Iwate Prefecture Otsuchi Town Forest Fire | Until the end of October 2026
2026 | February 2 | Regarding heavy snowfall from January 21, Reiwa 8 | Until the end of July 2026
2025 | December 9 | Regarding the earthquake off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture in Reiwa 7 | Until the end of June 2026
2025 | November 20 | Regarding the large-scale fire in Saga-seki, Oita City on November 18, Reiwa 7 | Until the end of May 2026
2025 | October 15 | Regarding the disaster accompanying Typhoon No. 22 in Reiwa 7 | Until the end of April 2026
Contact Information
■ Buffalo Data Recovery Center
Buffalo Data Recovery Center Tokyo
15F Pacific Century Place Marunouchi, 1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6215
TEL: 0120-961-869
Reception hours: Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) 9:30-17:00
Buffalo Data Recovery Center Nagoya
5F Akamontori Building, 3-30-20 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-8315
TEL: 0120-077-869
Reception hours: Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) 9:30-17:00
Buffalo Data Recovery Center Osaka
3F Sumitomo Life Shin-Osaka Kita Building, 4-1-14 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 532-0003
TEL: 0120-963-869
Reception hours: Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) 9:30-17:00
■ Advance Design
Advance Design Headquarters
15F Pacific Century Place Marunouchi, 1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6215
Free Dial: 0120-290-189
TEL: 03-6375-2582
Reception hours: Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) 9:00-17:30
Advance Design Osaka Branch
3F Sumitomo Life Shin-Osaka Kita Building, 4-1-14 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 532-0003
Free Dial: 0120-290-189
TEL: 050-5830-8936
Reception hours: Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) 9:30-17:00
*To overseas press people,
This product is only available in the Japanese Domestic Market.
Pricing and availability in other regions may vary.
Buffalo Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Hiroyuki Maki; hereinafter "Buffalo") and Advance Design Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shinichi Taki; hereinafter "Advance Design") will implement the following support regarding data recovery services for residents in areas where the Disaster Relief Act has been applied.
Regarding Data Recovery Services for Areas Affected by the Disaster Relief Act
Buffalo and Advance Design will provide data recovery services free of charge to individual customers residing in areas where the Disaster Relief Act has been applied.
Diagnosis and estimation fees are also free. Please apply from the link below (we also support products other than our own).
* Please specify the name of the disaster, "Reiwa 8 Iwate Prefecture Otsuchi Town Forest Fire," in the remarks section or other contact information field when applying.
* Data recovery services will be provided free of charge regardless of whether you apply to Buffalo or Advance Design.
Buffalo Data Recovery Service
Advance Design
Click here for special repair services
Scope of Application
Eligible Products
Damaged Buffalo products and products from other companies (products other than our own are also eligible)
Eligible Persons
Individual customers residing in areas where the Disaster Relief Act has been applied (individual data is covered)
* Please check the Cabinet Office website for the latest information on areas where the Disaster Relief Act has been applied.
Publication Date | Application Status | Application Deadline
---|---|---
2026 | April 28 | Application of the Disaster Relief Act for the Reiwa 8 Iwate Prefecture Otsuchi Town Forest Fire | Until the end of October 2026
2026 | February 2 | Regarding heavy snowfall from January 21, Reiwa 8 | Until the end of July 2026
2025 | December 9 | Regarding the earthquake off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture in Reiwa 7 | Until the end of June 2026
2025 | November 20 | Regarding the large-scale fire in Saga-seki, Oita City on November 18, Reiwa 7 | Until the end of May 2026
2025 | October 15 | Regarding the disaster accompanying Typhoon No. 22 in Reiwa 7 | Until the end of April 2026
Contact Information
■ Buffalo Data Recovery Center
Buffalo Data Recovery Center Tokyo
15F Pacific Century Place Marunouchi, 1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6215
TEL: 0120-961-869
Reception hours: Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) 9:30-17:00
Buffalo Data Recovery Center Nagoya
5F Akamontori Building, 3-30-20 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-8315
TEL: 0120-077-869
Reception hours: Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) 9:30-17:00
Buffalo Data Recovery Center Osaka
3F Sumitomo Life Shin-Osaka Kita Building, 4-1-14 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 532-0003
TEL: 0120-963-869
Reception hours: Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) 9:30-17:00
■ Advance Design
Advance Design Headquarters
15F Pacific Century Place Marunouchi, 1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6215
Free Dial: 0120-290-189
TEL: 03-6375-2582
Reception hours: Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) 9:00-17:30
Advance Design Osaka Branch
3F Sumitomo Life Shin-Osaka Kita Building, 4-1-14 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 532-0003
Free Dial: 0120-290-189
TEL: 050-5830-8936
Reception hours: Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) 9:30-17:00
*To overseas press people,
This product is only available in the Japanese Domestic Market.
Pricing and availability in other regions may vary.