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Japanese Obon holiday travel and family dynamics

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Latest: Japan transportation trends show rising rail use and declining airline numbers during Obon

As the Obon holiday period concludes, the ‘U-turn rush’ has intensified, with travelers returning to urban centers via major transportation hubs. Congestion remains severe on rail lines. The Tokaido Shinkansen in Shizu

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Kumamoto earthquake: Rail and road recovery progresses

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Latest: Minami Kyushu Expressway partially reopens after Kumamoto Earthquake

The magnitude‑7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on 28 July 2026 caused extensive infrastructure damage across Kyushu. The disaster crippled the Kyushu Expressway, collapsed bridges, and damaged tunnels, with