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Regional martial arts tournaments in Japan

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Latest: Various regional sports tournament results in Japan

Various martial arts competitions were held across different Japanese prefectures in October 2026. In Yamanashi, the 38th Chairman’s Cup Yamanashi Prefecture Junior Karate Tournament took place at the Kose Sports Park B

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Japan-US Keen Sword 27 military exercise continues

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: US-Japan Keen Sword 27 military exercise begins

The joint Japan-U.S. military exercise ‘Keen Sword 27’ is currently underway, running from October 19 through October 29. This largest-ever iteration involves approximately 57,000 personnel, including 45,000 members of t

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80th National Sports Festival in Aomori

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Latest: Aomori hosts closing ceremony for 80th National Sports Festival

The 80th National Sports Festival, ‘Ao no Kirameki Aomori Kokuspo’, commenced with pre-period competitions on September 3, 2026. Early results included Megumi Komine securing the host prefecture’s first victory in adult

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Unusually early influenza epidemic spreads across Japan

17 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Flu activity rises early in US, UK, and Japan

The influenza epidemic in Japan has reached epidemic levels across all prefectures, characterized by an unusually early onset. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reported that the threshold for epidemic status wa

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Japan 2026 minimum wage policy and inflation trends

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Latest: Japan minimum wage to rise to 1,177 yen average

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. This marks the second-highest increase on record. Regional updates take eff

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Okinawa administrative shift regarding Henoko base

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Governor Koja meets Henoko leaders to discuss base relocation

Following the inauguration of Governor Genta Koja, Okinawa Prefecture underwent an administrative reorganization that included the abolition of the ‘Henoko New Base Construction Problem Countermeasures Division’. This di

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Regional sports tournament results in Japan

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Latest: Oshima and Yaeyama districts secure major regional sports victories

Regional sporting competitions in Japan have seen significant achievements from the Oshima and Yaeyama districts. In the 78th Prefectural Sports Tournament swimming competition held in Yamato Village, the Oshima Distric

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Genta Koja assumes office as Okinawa Governor

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Latest: Masatoshi Onaga appointed Vice Governor of Okinawa

The Okinawa gubernatorial election concluded on 13 September 2026, with newcomer Genta Koja defeating incumbent Denny Tamaki. Koja, a 42-year-old former deputy mayor of Naha, secured 423,124 votes (approximately 59.42%),

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Japan 2026 craft and food festival season

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Latest: Osaka hosts regional sake and craft beer festivals

Japan’s 2026 festival season continues into October with various craft beer and sake events. In the Tokyo and Kanagawa regions, a collaboration between Gurunavi and DREAM BEER runs from October 3 to October 12 in Futako-

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