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Kumamoto Prefecture
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Japan courts order government compensation
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Fukuoka High Court Orders Japan and Kumamoto Prefecture to Pay Damages in Matsuhashi Wrongful‑Conviction Case
In early July 2026, the Fukuoka District Court ordered the prefectural government to pay ¥157 million to a former student injured during a high‑school physical‑education class, finding the school and teacher had breached
Japan July 2026 heavy rain & thunderstorm alerts
4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated
Latest: Kyoto Prefecture Issues Heavy Rain Warning Amid Thunderstorms
Mid‑July 2026 saw a wave of Level 4 heavy‑rain warnings sweep across central and eastern Japan. Starting on 16 July, thunderstorms caused record one‑hour rainfall, river rises, road closures and a landslide that buried a
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