Kagoshima

Japanese wellness and pilates industry expansion

10 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Pilates Totoyase to open new Kanayama studio in Nagoya

The Japanese wellness and fitness sector continues to expand through service diversification and professionalization, with a notable focus on the women-only pilates market. Recent developments include the opening of La p

Kyushu tourism recovery and discount initiatives

8 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Kyushu travel subsidy program to face strict oversight against price gouging

Tourism recovery efforts in the Kyushu region have emerged through both private sector initiatives and planned government intervention following a Kumamoto earthquake. In late July 2026, Toyota Financial Services and the

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ontake Distillery wins top honors at Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition

Global matcha demand transforms tea industry and markets

8 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: China dominates global matcha market with 12,000-ton production

The global surge in matcha demand is fundamentally reshaping the tea industry. Driven by social media trends and widespread international use, the market is projected to grow by 53% by 2029, with an estimated value excee

Severe weather and volcanic activity in Japan

16 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Iwaki City issues evacuation advisory due to Typhoon 25

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

Regional events and local activities in Japan

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Yamaguchi Prefecture hosts various local events in late September

Various regional events and local activities are taking place across different Japanese prefectures in late September 2026. In Kagoshima, culinary highlights include the Yamakataya 26th MONO Fair, which features special

Typhoon Krathon approaching Japan

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Typhoon Krathon threatens Japan with heavy rain and strong winds

Typhoon Krathon is moving slowly northwest through waters south of Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts the storm will approach the Kanto-Koshin and Izu Islands regions between the evening of September 21 and

Kyushu Shinkansen earthquake recovery

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Kyushu Shinkansen resumes full service after Kumamoto earthquake

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