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Disaster preparedness and emergency kit solutions

7 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Emergency preparedness guidelines for disaster readiness

Disaster preparedness guidance continues to emphasize prioritizing high-impact needs—such as water, food, medication, and communication—over the mere accumulation of supplies. Effective household resilience relies on con

Japan rice market supply and price volatility

20 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Japan rice retail prices fall for sixth consecutive week

Following historic price spikes in 2024–2025, Japanese producers expanded rice planting for the 2026 crop year, leading to a market shift from shortages toward a surplus. By August 2026, private inventories reached a rec

Kumamoto earthquake recovery: aid packages and ongoing gaps

41 clusters · 112 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Japan businesses launch new services to support disaster recovery via hometown tax

As recovery efforts continue following the July 28, 2026, earthquake, the scale of damage has risen to over 53,800 buildings. While water outages have been restored, many residents remain in evacuation centers or makeshi

Nitori Deco Home product releases

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Nitori Deco Home offers cat-themed eco-bag sets

Nitori’s Deco Home brand has introduced several new lifestyle products in Japan. The brand released a lightweight, water-repellent 15L backpack priced at 2,990 yen, which features a soft polyester material designed to fo