Ishikawa Prefecture

Early influenza epidemic in Japan

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Influenza outbreak hits Japan with record-early onset

Japan is experiencing an unusually early influenza epidemic, with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reporting that the threshold for epidemic status was met during the week of August 17. This marks the second ea

Sony Japan Women's Professional Golf Championship

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Miyu Yamashita targets major title at Sony Japan Women's Professional Golf Championship

Preparations for the Sony Japan Women's Professional Golf Championship, one of Japan's four major women's golf tournaments, are progressing at the Katayamazu Golf Club Hakusan Course in Ishikawa Prefecture. Players have

Severe weather and flooding across Japan

13 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Japan floods and landslides cause fatalities and mass evacuations

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

Heavy rain and flooding in Japan

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ishikawa Prefecture suffers heavy rain damage and flooding

Heavy rainfall and flooding have impacted multiple regions across Japan. In the Ishikawa and Niigata prefectures, intense downpours and high tides caused road and farmland inundation, leading to transportation disruption

Heavy rain recovery in Toyama and Ishikawa

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Toyama Prefectural Assembly opens session to address heavy rain recovery

Following record-breaking heavy rains that began on August 27, 2026, recovery efforts have commenced in the Toyama and Ishikawa prefectures. In the immediate aftermath, private sector companies initiated support progra

Extreme heat, drought, and heavy rain in Japan

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Northern Kyushu faces record heat and extreme drought

Japan continues to face significant heatstroke risks and extreme temperatures. In Fukuoka Prefecture, authorities issued heatstroke alerts for late August, with temperatures in Kurume expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius

Kyushu Shinkansen earthquake recovery

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Tohoku Shinkansen resumes service after maintenance delays

Following the Kumamoto earthquake, JR Kyushu announced that the Kyushu Shinkansen is scheduled to resume full operations on September 18. While service will be restored, trains will operate at reduced speeds near Shin-Ya

Water shortages and dam restrictions in Japan

7 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Sasebo City implements water pressure reduction due to drought

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

Typhoon 18 and severe weather in Japan

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Japan weather: Thunderstorm warnings in Ishikawa and Typhoon No. 18 in Okinawa

Typhoon 18 formed near the Truk Islands and was projected to intensify into a ‘very strong’ typhoon as it moved northwest toward Japan. Early forecasts suggested the storm could approach the Okinawa and Amami regions bet

Japan school meal and food education initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Japan hosts food education programs for parents and children

Local governments and organizations in Japan are implementing various initiatives to support child nutrition and food education. In Yokohama, after-school care facilities have increased the adoption of lunch programs to

Kumamoto National College of Technology earthquake recovery

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Kumamoto National College of Technology manages earthquake recovery

Following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake, Kumamoto National College of Technology has been managing recovery efforts at its Yatsushiro Campus. While all students and staff are confirmed safe, the campus sustained significa

Saedeul remnants strengthen into Storm No. 5 and trigger Flo

10 clusters · 83 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Tropical Storm Saudel forms in North East Sea

The rare concentration of four simultaneous typhoons continues to impact Japan and China. Typhoon Saedeul (also referred to as Saudel) caused significant disruption across Okinawa and the southwestern islands, including

Heavy rainfall and flooding in Japan

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Hokuriku region heavy rains cause widespread flooding and injuries

In mid-August, meteorological observatories in Japan issued warnings for heavy rain, landslides, and flooding in the Akita and Tochigi prefectures. Forecasts for these regions indicated potential hourly precipitation of

Business bankruptcies in Niigata and Ishikawa prefectures

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Ishikawa companies Komatsu Linen Supply and Seze prepare for bankruptcy

In August 2026, several companies in Japan’s Niigata and Ishikawa prefectures faced insolvency or ceased operations due to various economic pressures. In Niigata Prefecture, the Niigata District Court issued bankruptcy

Noto Peninsula reconstruction and recovery efforts

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Noto region recovery efforts focus on tourism and cultural preservation

Recovery efforts in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture are progressing through cultural engagement and economic revitalization initiatives. In mid-August, singer Sayuri Ishikawa, acting as a Special Reconstruction Su

Ongoing alcohol-related traffic enforcement in Japan

5 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Fukuoka authorities warn of drunk driving risks following local arrest

In late July and early August 2026, Japanese authorities conducted a series of alcohol-related traffic enforcement actions across multiple prefectures. In mid-July, disciplinary actions followed arrests in Saga and Akit

Typhoon Dolphin causes massive flooding in China and Japan

14 clusters · 400 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Typhoon Dolphin triggers record rainfall and flooding across China

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest cyclone to hit China this year, has caused widespread destruction across eastern, central, and northern China after a 16-day lifespan. The storm made landfall near Yuhuan, Zhejiang, with ma