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Escalation of specialized and SNS fraud in Japan

15 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan fraud damages hit record high amid rising cybercrime

By late August 2026, Japanese authorities reported a significant escalation in specialized fraud, with National Police Agency statistics showing total damages reached 181.62 billion yen in the first half of 2026—a 51.7%

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Kumamoto earthquake recovery: aid packages and ongoing gaps

39 clusters · 112 sources · last updated

Latest: Couria donates 50 million yen to Kumamoto for earthquake relief

As recovery efforts continue following the July 28, 2026, earthquake, the scale of damage has risen to over 53,800 buildings. While water outages have been restored, many residents remain in evacuation centers or makeshi

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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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80th National Sports Festival in Aomori

6 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Aomori National Sports Festival: Hockey and gymnastics results announced

The 80th National Sports Festival, known as ‘Ao no Kirameki Aomori Kokuspo’, has officially entered its pre-period competition phase. Following the Japan Sports Association’s announcement that Aomori Prefecture would hos

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NTT Docomo earthquake relief efforts in Kumamoto

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: NTT Docomo Business provides free communication tools for Kumamoto earthquake relief

Following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, NTT Docomo Business and NTT Sonority have deployed free communication tools to the Uki City Disaster Volunteer Center to assist relief efforts. The initiative utilizes ‘BONX WO

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Pokémon and NOT A HOTEL Hokkaido collaboration

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Pokémon and NOT A HOTEL announce giant Poké Ball accommodation

The Pokémon Company and NOT A HOTEL have announced a collaboration to launch a Poké Ball-themed accommodation in Hokkaido, Japan, scheduled for September 2026. Titled ‘Stay in a Poké Ball’ or ‘A Poké Ball You Can Stay In

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2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: New Taipei City hosts seasonal sweet potato sales events

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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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Tokyo energy-efficient appliance discount campaign

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan air conditioner prices show regional gaps up to 23,000 yen

Electronics retailer Nojima is participating in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s ‘Household Zero Emission Action Promotion Project’ to offer discounts on energy-efficient air conditioners. Through the ‘Tokyo Zero Em

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Kumamoto earthquake: Rail and road recovery progresses

6 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Kyushu Shinkansen to resume Kumamoto-Shin-Minamata service on September 18

The magnitude-7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on 28 July 2026 caused extensive infrastructure damage across Kyushu, resulting in 39 fatalities and damage to over 32,000 buildings. Road recovery has seen

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Nankatsu SC organizational and roster developments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Shunpei Naruse joins Nankatsu SC

Nankatsu SC, a club competing in the Kanto Soccer League Division 1, is taking steps toward J.League entry through financial and roster developments. In late August 2026, the club launched a supporter recruitment progra

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Seismic activity and economic impact in Japan

9 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Earthquake strikes off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan

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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Meat-related dining promotions in Japan

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan food industry launches various pop-up events and seasonal promotions

Various dining establishments and regional festivals in Japan held meat-related promotions during July and August 2026. In late July, Steak no Asakuma launched a “Meat Day Customer Appreciation” event across numerous pr

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Food poisoning outbreaks in Japan

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan issues food poisoning warnings amid heat and local outbreaks

In Fukui City, a Salmonella outbreak at the Kobe Cook World Buffet resulted in 76 people reporting symptoms, including vomiting and fever, between August 2 and August 4. Of those affected, 23 individuals required hospita

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