Joetsu City

Escalating bear conflicts and management responses in Japan

37 clusters · 35 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Japan issues bear warnings as food shortages drive sightings

By mid-to-late October 2026, bear activity across Japan intensified, leading to increased urban sightings and more aggressive management tactics. In Hiroshima Prefecture, authorities conducted their first emergency gun h

Escalation of specialized and SNS fraud in Japan

38 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Japan police investigate multiple SNS-based investment fraud cases

By late 2026, Japanese authorities reported a significant escalation in specialized fraud. National Police Agency statistics through July 2026 show total damages reached 210.8 billion yen, an increase of 63.2 billion yen

Multiple fire incidents in Japan

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Multiple fires reported in Fukuoka and Kumamoto prefectures

A series of fires have been reported across several Japanese prefectures. In Kyoto Prefecture, a fire at the ‘Hiki Ju-so’ apartment building in Fukuchiyama City caused the partial closure of National Route 9. Related fir

Art exhibitions and festivals in Japan

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: POUYUENJI KYOTO announces two upcoming cultural exhibitions

Various art exhibitions and festivals are being held or scheduled across different regions of Japan. In late September, the 22nd Hita City Art Exhibition opened in Oita Prefecture, featuring 185 works in photography, ca

Local festivals and cultural events in Japan

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Local festivals held in Izumo and Hirosaki

Local cultural and community festivals have been held across various Japanese cities. In late September, Joetsu City hosted the ‘Tsukimichiyo no Sato Kagura’ in the Kuwatari district, featuring sacred dances performed b