Shimane Prefecture

Seasonal food and beverage launches in Japan

27 clusters · 57 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Yoshinoya launches seasonal beef sukiyaki meal in Japan

The Japanese food and hospitality sectors continue to introduce seasonal product lines and menus. Following Fujiya’s late August announcement of its “A Merry Halloween Party” collection, various providers have launched a

Health issues of Japanese regional leaders

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Japanese regional leaders return to duties following cancer treatments

Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui announced on October 2 that he had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor following medical testing in late September. Matsui, 73, indicated his intention to balance medical treatment w

JA Town agricultural promotion campaigns

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: JA Town promotes seasonal Shimane Prefecture produce

The JA Town e-commerce platform, operated by Zen-Noh, has implemented seasonal promotional campaigns to encourage the consumption of domestically produced food. In early October, Hokuren launched a ‘New Rice Campaign’

East Asian fire safety and emergency training initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Fire departments and science centers conduct community outreach and training

Fire departments and safety organizations across East Asia have implemented various programs to enhance emergency preparedness and public awareness. In Taiwan and Hong Kong, efforts have focused on residential and build

Foreign talent support initiatives in Japan

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Meiko Career Partners to provide Japanese language support in Shimane

Efforts to support the recruitment and retention of foreign talent in Japan have expanded through various private and regional initiatives. In early October, Growth Partners and the language exchange platform Manabine e

Japanese retail sector expansion

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Watts Co., Ltd. opens three new retail stores across Japan

In late September and early October 2026, several Japanese retail companies announced expansions and new store openings. Awashimado, a confectionery manufacturer, scheduled the relocation and reopening of its store with

Japanese confectionery seasonal product trends

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Japanese confectioneries Kitajima and Saiundo announce new products

Traditional Japanese confectionery shops are introducing seasonal offerings and new product developments. In September, shops in Gunma and Gifu prefectures attracted customers with seasonal shaved ice. In Kiryu, the wag

Tourism and accommodation trends in Japan

9 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Regional Japanese travel highlights feature scenic railway routes and historical sites

Tourism and accommodation trends in Japan have expanded from specific city experiences to broader regional coverage. Initial reports focused on individual traveler experiences in Tokyo and Kyoto, noting specific accommod

Japan ASDF Global Hawk aircraft loss

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Japan air force begins recovery of crashed Global Hawk drone

On September 15, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) lost contact with an RQ-4B Global Hawk unmanned reconnaissance aircraft. The drone, stationed at Misawa Air Base, disappeared from radar while flying over internat

Regional tourism promotion in Yamaguchi and Sanin

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Regional tourism initiatives promoted in Sanin and Yamaguchi

Tourism initiatives are being promoted across the Yamaguchi and Sanin regions of Japan through various collaborative campaigns and digital tools. In Yamaguchi, the ‘Manpuku no Tabi: Oidemase Fuku no Kuni, Yamaguchi’ cam