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France Design Week ecological focus

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: France Design Week focuses on ecological and social design challenges

France Design Week has returned with a central theme of using design to address ecological, social, and economic challenges. The festival includes various regional exhibitions across France, such as in Tours and Normandy

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Japan rice market supply and price volatility

17 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan rice prices drop below 3,000 yen per 5kg amid supply surplus

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

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Early influenza epidemic in Japan

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Tokyo issues influenza advisory as outbreak arrives early

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

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Seismic activity and economic impact in Japan

11 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Kumamoto Prefecture earthquake hits Minamata with intensity 4

Following a devastating 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture that caused significant infrastructure damage, Japan has experienced continued seismic activity. On August 8, a major earthquake with a seismic inte

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Seismic activity in Aomori and Tsugaru Strait

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Tsugaru Strait earthquake hits Hokkaido and Aomori

In early September 2026, seismic activity was recorded near the Aomori Prefecture. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Aomori on September 6 at a depth of approximately 30 km. This event produced

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Japanese railway travel and regional tourism

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan regional travel via specialized railway passes

Information regarding Japanese railway travel highlights both specific fare exceptions and the use of specialized passes for regional tourism. In certain sections of the JR Group, such as the Sekisho Line and the Ou Mai

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DPFP leadership election: Yuichiro Tamaki re-elected

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Yuichiro Tamaki re-elected leader of Democratic Party for the People

The Democratic Party for the People (DPFP) leadership election concluded with incumbent Yuichiro Tamaki securing a third term. In a head-to-head vote held during an extraordinary party convention in Tokyo on September 6,

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Japan bear attacks and wildlife management

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan implements AI and drones to combat rising bear attacks

Japan is experiencing a significant rise in human-wildlife conflict due to increasing bear attacks. Experts suggest that extreme heat and climate change have caused food scarcity, such as a lack of acorns, beech nuts, an

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Meat-related dining promotions in Japan

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan food industry launches various pop-up events and seasonal promotions

Various dining establishments and regional festivals in Japan held meat-related promotions during July and August 2026. In late July, Steak no Asakuma launched a “Meat Day Customer Appreciation” event across numerous pr

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