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Early influenza epidemic in Japan

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Influenza outbreak hits Japan with record-early onset

Japan is experiencing an unusually early influenza epidemic, with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reporting that the threshold for epidemic status was met during the week of August 17. This marks the second ea

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Kyoto art and traditional craft exhibitions 2026

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Kyoto to host major traditional craft and art exhibitions in 2026

Kyoto is set to host several major art and traditional craft exhibitions in late 2026. In September, the Tango Art & Culture Festival will take place at the Tango Open Center, showcasing oil paintings, Japanese painting

[ACTIVE] [INTERNATIONAL] [JP]

Persistent bear activity and encounters in Japan

17 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Bear sightings reported in Fukushima and Akita prefectures

Throughout mid-2026, Japan experienced frequent bear encounters, crop damage, and human injuries across several prefectures. In early July, a hunting accident in Nagano resulted in an 81-year-old man being shot in the sh

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Severe weather and flooding across Japan

13 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan floods and landslides cause fatalities and mass evacuations

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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Japanese high school sports and academic competitions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Chiba high school baseball teams prepare for autumn tournaments

High school athletic competitions and training activities are underway across various Japanese prefectures during the late summer and early autumn of 2026. In Kyoto Prefecture, baseball tournaments saw Doshisha and Nant

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [JP]

Japanese educational cost disparities and trends

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan education costs: Rising private school fees and tuition waiver impacts

Data regarding educational expenses in Japan indicates significant disparities between public and private institutions. A survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology shows that first-year

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [JP]

Japan secondary capital race expands with regional alliances

6 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Hokkaido and Osaka sign agreement to pursue sub-capital status

In late July 2026, Japan’s Diet passed a law establishing a “sub‑capital” framework to decentralize functions from Tokyo and provide a disaster backup. The legislation, which passed the upper house by a narrow 123-121 vo

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Saedeul remnants strengthen into Storm No. 5 and trigger Flo

10 clusters · 83 sources · last updated

Latest: Tropical Storm Saudel forms in North East Sea

The rare concentration of four simultaneous typhoons continues to impact Japan and China. Typhoon Saedeul (also referred to as Saudel) caused significant disruption across Okinawa and the southwestern islands, including

[QUIET] [SPORTS] [JP]

Japanese school sports competitions 2026

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Regional high school and junior high sports tournament results

During the summer of 2026, various Japanese school sports competitions showcased diverse athletic achievements. In early June, the 72nd Akita Prefecture High School Sports Festival saw Saika Izumi win the women’s 48 kg j

[QUIET] [CULTURE] [JP]

Kyoto traditional craft workshops for children

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Kyoto City announces traditional craft workshops for children

Kyoto City and the Kyoto Traditional Industry Exchange Center have announced a series of traditional craft workshops for children titled ‘Experience, See, and Feel the Skills of Kyoto’s Artisans!’. Supported by the Nissi

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Cultural heritage events in Kyoto

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Kyoto to host Kan'ei culture exhibitions for 400th anniversary

Cultural events are scheduled to take place in Kyoto, focusing on traditional rituals and historical commemorations. In mid-September, the Hirano Shrine will host its annual Gochinza Kinen-sai and Hoto-sai festivals. Th

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Japanese high school sports – July 2026

14 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Kyoto sports: Rakuhoku handball runners-up and junior high delegation announced

The Inter-High soccer meet moved to Kansai in late May, with Shiga and Kyoto hosting qualifiers where Kyoto Kyoei Gakuen advanced via penalty shoot-out. June track-and-field regional qualifiers saw Otsu Commercial High S

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Typhoon Dolphin causes massive flooding in China and Japan

14 clusters · 400 sources · last updated

Latest: Typhoon Dolphin triggers record rainfall and flooding across China

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest cyclone to hit China this year, has caused widespread destruction across eastern, central, and northern China after a 16-day lifespan. The storm made landfall near Yuhuan, Zhejiang, with ma

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