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Rising hiking accidents and new safety measures in Japan

11 clusters · 47 sources · last updated

Latest: Mount Fuji to implement stricter off-season climbing rules

Recent reports highlight a rise in hiking accidents across Japan’s mountainous regions. Individual incidents include a 55-year-old man being rescued from Mount Hoken in the Central Alps following a 15-meter fall, and two

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Severe weather and volcanic activity in Japan

16 clusters · 73 sources · last updated

Latest: Iwaki City issues evacuation advisory due to Typhoon 25

By early September 2026, Typhoon 24 and linear precipitation zones brought extreme weather to Japan. In Aomori Prefecture, record-breaking rainfall continued, with Ajigasawa recording 260 mm. In Aomori City, a Level 5 em

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Water shortages and dam restrictions in Japan

8 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Imari City implements pressure-reduced water supply due to severe shortage

Japan is experiencing significant water shortages across multiple regions due to low rainfall and insufficient snowfall. In early August, the Miboro Dam in Gifu Prefecture saw water levels drop to approximately 30% of no

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Beisia retail expansion and anniversary initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Beisia expands operations with new Gifu store and Gunma stamp rally

Retailer Beisia is expanding its operations and celebrating its upcoming 30th anniversary in 2026 through various regional initiatives. In Gifu Prefecture, Beisia opened the Beisia Foods Park Ginan store on September 11

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Japan heatwave: record temperatures and medical strain

70 clusters · 245 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan issues heatstroke alerts for 26 prefectures

The 2026 Japanese heatwave has escalated into a “disaster-level” event, with temperatures regularly exceeding 35 °C. This extreme heat has caused a sharp rise in heat-related deaths and emergency transports, particularly

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Waste management challenges in Japanese tourist areas

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Japanese cities to end temporary garbage bag rules in September

Japanese tourist destinations are facing waste management challenges driven by increasing visitor numbers. In the Kamikochi trekking area of Nagano Prefecture, mountain huts have reported significant increases in illegal

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Road construction in Kochi Prefecture

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Kochi Prefecture announces road closures for construction

Kochi Prefecture has announced scheduled road closures and traffic restrictions due to construction work. On Prefectural Road 48 in the Yoshino area of Tsuno Town, time-based closures are set for September 7 through Se

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