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Japanese high school entrance exam developments

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Japanese prefectures announce 2027 high school entrance exam details

Educational institutions and authorities in Japan have released various details regarding entrance examinations for 2027. Kichijoji Yusui Junior and Senior High School, an institution transitioning to co-education, anno

[ACTIVE] [INTERNATIONAL] [JP]

Weather patterns and typhoon activity in Japan

9 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan experiences first snow in Hokkaido and approaching Typhoon 30

Japan continues to experience significant temperature fluctuations and unseasonably warm autumn weather. While Tokyo recently set a record for the longest streak of summer-like days in October, the country has seen extre

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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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Bandai Spirits Gundam retail expansion in Japan

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Bandai Spirits announces new Gundam Base locations in Shibuya and Nagano

Bandai Spirits has announced several upcoming retail events and locations for Gundam-themed merchandise in Japan scheduled for late 2026. Initial plans include ‘THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP in TAKAOKA’ at Aeon Mall Takaoka in

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Japan infrastructure recovery after Noto Peninsula disaster

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Kurobe Gorge Trolley Railway resumes full service in Japan

Recovery efforts for roads and railways continue across various regions in Japan following natural disasters. In Aizawaso Town, the prefecture announced it would take over the reconstruction of the Nakamura Chohira Line,

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Japanese labor market trends and employment challenges

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan faces severe labor shortages across various industries

Analysis of the Japanese labor market highlights structural complexities and discrepancies between employment data and worker experiences. Regional data from July 2026 indicates that high active job openings ratios in p

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Inami wood carving and Zuisen-ji Temple heritage

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Zuisen-ji Temple buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties

Inami, a town in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, is recognized as a Japan Heritage site due to its traditional wood carving heritage, centered around the Zuisen-ji Temple. Local efforts to combat population decline and an

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School shoe insole thefts in Toyama Prefecture

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Toyama man referred to prosecutors for school shoe insole thefts

A series of unusual thefts occurred across 14 high schools in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, where perpetrators targeted the insoles of indoor shoes belonging to female students. At least 36 incidents were confirmed across se

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Seasonal culinary developments in Toyama Prefecture

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Toyama businesses launch new seasonal culinary experiences

Local businesses in Toyama Prefecture are introducing seasonal culinary and cultural experiences. In Takaoka, the newly opened Maison de Vert is offering a six-course dessert menu designed to evoke the transition from au

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Japanese regional food promotion initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Toyama brand rice ‘Fufufu’ promoted in nationwide restaurant fair

Regional food promotion initiatives have been launched in Japan to highlight local specialties from Fukui and Toyama Prefectures. In Fukui, sushi chains Kaisen Atom and Nigiri no Tokube began the ‘Umainyaza Fukui Festiv

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Japan industrial and technology market growth

8 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan economic data shows AI-driven manufacturing growth amid service sector cost pressures

Market forecasts for Japan indicate significant growth across several specialized sectors through the mid-2030s, largely driven by digital transformation, automation, and advanced infrastructure. Initial projections high

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Hokuriku regional promotion events

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Hokuriku migration fair to be held in Osaka

Events showcasing the culture and lifestyle of Japan’s Hokuriku region—comprising Ishikawa, Toyama, and Fukui prefectures—have been scheduled for late 2026. In mid-September, the Tobu Department Store Funabashi branch h

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Criminal activity and arrests in Japan

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Various criminal arrests reported across Japan

Reports from various regions in Japan indicate a range of criminal activities and law enforcement incidents. Initial reports detailed incidents of vehicle theft, robbery, and hit-and-run offenses. In Nagoya, a man was a

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