Ibaraki Prefecture

Seasonal food and beverage launches in Japan

32 clusters · 59 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Japanese restaurants launch seasonal oyster-themed menus

The Japanese food and hospitality sectors continue to introduce seasonal product lines and menus. Following Fujiya’s late August announcement of its “A Merry Halloween Party” collection, various providers have launched a

Seismic activity in Japan

6 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Earthquake strikes off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture

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 P

Regional cultural festivals in Japan

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Regional festivals and markets scheduled across Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Yamaguchi

Various cultural, community, and regional events are being organized across multiple Japanese prefectures during late October and November 2026. In Iida City, preparations have begun for the 2028 Iida Oneri Matsuri, whi

IDC Frontier ransomware attack in Japan

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: IDC Frontier ransomware attack disables 495 virtual servers

A ransomware attack targeting IDC Frontier’s IDCF Cloud service caused widespread operational disruptions across Japan. The incident, which began in early October 2026, specifically impacted the East Japan Region 1 and s

Japanese food industry business adaptations

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nishimura Seimen shifts focus to restaurant operations to preserve 160-year tradition

Recent developments in the Japanese food sector highlight individual businesses adapting to health and operational challenges. In Matsuyama, the Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized ramen shop Nishiki Iwamoto suspended oper

Seasonal dessert and harvest festivals in East Asia

15 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Kagoshima seasonal autumn flavors feature Makomo-dake and sweet potatoes

Confectionery and dessert brands in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong are expanding seasonal offerings through autumn and Mid-Autumn Festival promotions. In Japan, companies like Meito and Morinaga & Co., Ltd. are expanding c

Aeon retail facility expansions in Japan

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Aeon Mall to lead redevelopment of former Aeon Kagoshima Kamochi site

Aeon Town and Aeon Retail continue to expand their commercial footprint across Japan through various urban redevelopment and new store projects. In Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Aeon Town Co., Ltd. is developing the Aeo

Vietnam food safety and counterfeit goods crackdown

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Vietnam authorities crack down on food safety and smuggling violations

Vietnamese authorities have launched intensified operations to combat food safety violations and the distribution of counterfeit goods. In one major case, Hanoi Police dismantled a production ring at Vintechpharm Pharm

Local food promotions and openings in Japan

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Local food updates in Japan

Various food-related events and business updates have occurred across different Japanese prefectures. In September 2026, Toyo Shoji scheduled its ‘Aozora Ichiba’ sale in Itami, Hyogo Prefecture, featuring discounted earl

Ibaraki Prefecture regional revitalization initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Ibaraki Prefecture launches tourism campaign with ‘The Apothecary Diaries’

Ibaraki Prefecture has implemented various regional revitalization and promotion initiatives. In September 2026, the prefecture focused on employment support through free events for mid-career professionals, including se