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Japan real estate taxation and vacant home risks

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan vacant home risks: tax increases and legal liabilities

Real estate taxation in Japan involves various regulations regarding tax deferrals and fixed asset liabilities. Under the Act on Special Measures Concerning Taxation, taxpayers can utilize a real estate replacement tax

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [JP]

Japanese business management and AI seminars

4 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Tokyo to host seminar on generative AI for tourism management

Japanese business organizations and consulting firms are launching various seminars and platforms focused on modernizing management practices through technology and networking. Layers Consulting Co., Ltd. has scheduled

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [JP]

Japanese educational cost disparities and subsidy updates

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan expands high school tuition subsidies by removing income limits

Data regarding educational expenses in Japan indicates significant disparities between public and private institutions. A survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology shows that first-year

[QUIET] [CULTURE] [JP]

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic legacy evaluation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: IPC President visits Japan to discuss Tokyo 2020 Paralympic legacy

To commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, officials and representatives from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) conducted inspections and meetings in Japan to evaluate the event's

[QUIET] [HEALTH] [JP] [CN] [ES]

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

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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

[QUIET] [CULTURE] [JP]

Odaiba Marine Park drone and fountain show

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Odaiba drone show to feature disaster relief QR code for Kumamoto

A special two-day entertainment event titled ‘TOKYO Entertainment Journey — Old meets New —’ is scheduled for August 29 and 30, 2026, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. Organized by Red Cliff Inc. in cooperation with the To

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [JP]

Japan bicycle traffic regulation and safety awareness

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan clarifies bicycle helmet rules and light vehicle definitions

Following the April 2026 introduction of the ‘blue ticket’ traffic fine system for bicycles in Japan, public surveys have highlighted widespread misunderstandings of traffic regulations and safety concerns. Initial data

[QUIET] [TECHNOLOGY] [JP]

Tokyo launch of centralized Tokyo Map platform

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Tokyo launches centralized ‘Tokyo Map’ platform

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and GovTech Tokyo have launched ‘Tokyo Map,’ a centralized web-based platform designed to consolidate municipal mapping data into a single interface. Accessible via smartphone or PC brow

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