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80th National Sports Festival in Aomori

8 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Aomori hosts Wushu Taijiquan competition for 2026 National Sports Festival

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

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Severe weather and volcanic activity in Japan

15 clusters · 72 sources · last updated

Latest: Toyama Prefecture expands flood relief aid for Himi residents

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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Kumamoto earthquake recovery: aid packages and ongoing gaps

40 clusters · 112 sources · last updated

Latest: Relief workers share Kumamoto earthquake lessons to improve disaster preparedness

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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Yokohama Mayor to resign; candidates emerge for election

6 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Yokohama mayoral election: Candidates Harasawa and Nakatani announce runs

Following an external investigation that confirmed “extremely serious” power harassment, Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka has announced his intention to resign. The 100-page report, released in late July, detailed verbal

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Kumamoto 2026 earthquake relief

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Japanese municipalities dispatch staff to support Kumamoto earthquake recovery

Following the July 28, 2026 Kumamoto earthquake, local officials first issued disaster-damage certificates and arranged emergency water, waste disposal and school closures. Mashiki town issued public notices regarding th

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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

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Princess Aiko's Ise Shrine and regional visits

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Latest: Princess Aiko visits Shiga Prefecture and Lake Biwa Museum

In late July and early August 2026, Princess Aiko traveled to Mie Prefecture to participate in the traditional Mokihiki (御木曳) ceremony at Ise Shrine. As part of the 20-year Shikinen Sengu rebuilding schedule for 2033, th

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