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Japan 2026 craft and food festival season

11 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Tokyu and Asahi Breweries announce BEER CAMP 2026

Japan’s 2026 summer and autumn seasons continue to feature a diverse array of regional craft and food festivals. In Tokyo, September events include the Oedo Beer Festival at Shinagawa Intercity S&R Plaza (Sept 1–5 and 8–

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INFORICH CHARGESPOT service developments

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Latest: INFORICH launches CHARGESPOT campaign to boost disaster preparedness

The mobile battery rental service ‘CHARGESPOT’, operated by INFORICH, has been involved in both environmental and public safety developments in Japan. Following reports on social media, a significant number of lithium-i

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Latest: Japanese curry brands announce new products and promotions

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Japan secondary capital race expands with regional alliances

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Latest: Hokkaido and Osaka sign agreement to pursue sub-capital status

In late July 2026, Japan’s Diet passed a law establishing a “sub‑capital” framework to decentralize functions from Tokyo and provide a disaster backup. The legislation, which passed the upper house by a narrow 123-121 vo

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Japan summer festivals and fairs 2026

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Latest: Tokyo hosts various cultural festivals in early September 2026

Japan’s 2026 summer season, which began in late May with food fairs in Nagaoka and Fukuoka, continued through August with a diverse array of regional festivals, food expos, and fireworks displays. In early August, Tobu D

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Gunma murder investigations

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Latest: Gunma woman cleared of charges in brother-in-law's death

In late July 2026, police in Gunma prefecture re‑arrested 50‑year‑old factory worker Newai Masanao on robbery‑murder charges after he killed a coworker, stole cash, withdrew ¥240,000, and dismembered the victim’s body, w

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Japan's response to Kubiaka beetle invasion

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Latest: Invasive longhorn beetles threaten Japanese forests and agriculture

In late July 2026, Takasaki City in Gunma Prefecture launched a local reward scheme that paid residents 300 yen of city-issued currency for each captured Kubiaka beetle, aiming to curb the pest that damages fruit trees.

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Japan regional population decline and response

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Latest: Japan faces population decline and labor shortages

Recent demographic data indicates significant population declines in parts of Japan. Nagasaki prefecture saw a decrease of approximately 80,000 people over a five-year period, while the Mikawa region in Aichi Prefecture

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