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Kyushu tourism recovery and discount initiatives

7 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Kyushu tourism initiatives launched to support earthquake recovery

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

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Severe weather and volcanic activity in Japan

17 clusters · 73 sources · last updated

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

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Japan 2026 minimum wage policy and inflation trends

18 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan minimum wage to rise to 1,177 yen average

In late July 2026, a government panel recommended a 55-yen (4.9%) increase to the national average minimum wage, setting it at ¥1,176 per hour. While Tokyo is slated to rise to ¥1,280 in October, regional developments co

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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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2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Yamaha opens YSP Kirishima motorcycle specialty shop in Kagoshima

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Japan heatwave: record temperatures and medical strain

70 clusters · 245 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan issues heatstroke alerts for 26 prefectures

The 2026 Japanese heatwave has escalated into a “disaster-level” event, with temperatures regularly exceeding 35 °C. This extreme heat has caused a sharp rise in heat-related deaths and emergency transports, particularly

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