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Japan faces surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and data leaks

26 clusters · 127 sources · last updated

Latest: Data breaches reported at Denny's Japan and Lifenet Insurance

Japan’s cybersecurity crisis has intensified with massive new data breaches and the emergence of highly efficient, autonomous AI-driven attacks. By late 2026, the scale of data loss reached unprecedented levels, with rec

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Japanese professional baseball activities

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Japanese professional baseball teams begin autumn training camps

The Japanese baseball landscape is seeing various events, including the debut of the MLBx baseball event in Fukuoka. Scheduled for November 7 at the Mizuho PayPay Dome, the event features a home run derby format with for

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [JP]

Local retail and food updates in Japan

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Local business updates in Japan

Various retail and culinary developments are occurring across different Japanese regions. In Daito, the bakery Tomy's is scheduled to host a limited-time pop-up shop at the Keihan Department Store Sumino-do from October

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Japan 2026 minimum wage policy and inflation trends

28 clusters · 56 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan average monthly wages rise by 4.4% in 2026

In late September 2026, Japan confirmed that the national weighted average hourly minimum wage will rise by 56 yen, from 1,121 yen to 1,177 yen, marking the second-highest increase on record. Regional updates take effect

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Japanese prefectural teacher recruitment initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan prefectures implement diverse teacher recruitment strategies

Japanese prefectures are implementing various initiatives to address teacher shortages and staffing needs for the 2027 academic year. Initial efforts included recruitment drives in Yamagata Prefecture, which scheduled c

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