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Autumn seasonal transitions and festivals in Japan

21 clusters · 52 sources · last updated

Latest: Autumn foliage reaches peak viewing in Tohoku regions

In Japan, the transition to autumn is characterized by changing climate perceptions and the continuation of seasonal floral and cultural traditions. In Hiroshima, residents have reported a diminishing sense of the season

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Seismic activity in Japan

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan and Tibet struck by significant earthquakes

In late September and early October 2026, eastern Japan experienced a series of earthquakes. Following a magnitude 4.5 earthquake off Fukushima on September 22, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi

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Escalating bear conflicts and management responses in Japan

36 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: Bear sightings trigger safety measures in Kanagawa and Fukui prefectures

By mid-to-late October 2026, bear activity across Japan intensified, leading to increased urban sightings and more aggressive management tactics. In Hiroshima Prefecture, authorities conducted their first emergency gun h

[ACTIVE] [INTERNATIONAL] [JP]

Seasonal snowfall and winter weather patterns in Japan

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan experiences early winter weather and first snowfalls

The first seasonal snowfalls have been observed across several Japanese mountains. In early October, snowcaps appeared on Mount Asahi in the Daisetsuzan mountain range, as well as on Mount Kurodake and Mount Rishiri. By

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Japanese hospitality sector developments

8 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan hospitality news: New hotels and dining venues open in Fukuoka and Tokyo

Developments in the Japanese hospitality sector include new hotel openings, anniversary celebrations, and specialized regional tourism offerings. In Hokkaido, HAKODATE Kaikyo no Kaze is marking its 10th anniversary with

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Japanese agricultural policy and disaster recovery

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan Agriculture Minister inspects earthquake and flood damage

Japanese agricultural leadership has focused on rice production stability, disaster recovery, and food security. In early September, Agriculture Minister Norikazu Suzuki inspected rice preservation experiments and assess

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Japan Ken Gin Project regional craft gin releases

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Fukushima Gin launched to upcycle non-standard peaches

Star Mark Co., Ltd. is executing its ‘Ken Gin Project,’ a series of craft gin releases designed to showcase regional Japanese specialties. The 23rd installment, ‘Fukuoka Prefecture Gin by agataJapan,’ utilizes Yame tea

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