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Severe weather and flooding across Japan

13 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan floods and landslides cause fatalities and mass evacuations

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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Heavy rain recovery in Toyama and Ishikawa

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Toyama Prefectural Assembly opens session to address heavy rain recovery

Following record-breaking heavy rains that began on August 27, 2026, recovery efforts have commenced in the Toyama and Ishikawa prefectures. In the immediate aftermath, private sector companies initiated support progra

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Extreme weather and flooding in Japan

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan weather alerts: Heavy rain and landslide warnings issued across multiple regions

Japan has faced significant disruptions due to extreme weather, including lightning strikes and heavy rainfall. In late August, a lightning strike in Kyoto caused equipment malfunctions and the temporary closure of the

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Extreme heat, drought, and heavy rain in Japan

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Northern Kyushu faces record heat and extreme drought

Japan continues to face significant heatstroke risks and extreme temperatures. In Fukuoka Prefecture, authorities issued heatstroke alerts for late August, with temperatures in Kurume expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius

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2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Shogetsu Grand Hotel launches autumn kaiseki course in Jozankei

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Water shortages and dam restrictions in Japan

7 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Sasebo City implements water pressure reduction due to drought

Japan is experiencing significant water shortages across multiple regions due to low rainfall and insufficient snowfall. In early August, the Miboro Dam in Gifu Prefecture saw water levels drop to approximately 30% of no

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Kumamoto National College of Technology earthquake recovery

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Kumamoto National College of Technology manages earthquake recovery

Following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake, Kumamoto National College of Technology has been managing recovery efforts at its Yatsushiro Campus. While all students and staff are confirmed safe, the campus sustained significa

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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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Saedeul remnants strengthen into Storm No. 5 and trigger Flo

10 clusters · 83 sources · last updated

Latest: Tropical Storm Saudel forms in North East Sea

The rare concentration of four simultaneous typhoons continues to impact Japan and China. Typhoon Saedeul (also referred to as Saudel) caused significant disruption across Okinawa and the southwestern islands, including

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Heavy rainfall and flooding in Japan

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Hokuriku region heavy rains cause widespread flooding and injuries

In mid-August, meteorological observatories in Japan issued warnings for heavy rain, landslides, and flooding in the Akita and Tochigi prefectures. Forecasts for these regions indicated potential hourly precipitation of

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Heat wave in Japan's Kansai region

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan weather: Heatwave forecast for Kyoto and highway signage error in Toyama

The Kansai region of Japan has experienced a period of extreme weather characterized by prolonged high temperatures. In early August, the Osaka Meteorological Observatory warned of a two-week heat wave with "considerably

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Nursing experience programs in Japan

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Nursing experience programs held for students in Japan

Educational institutions and hospitals across Japan are implementing nursing experience programs to foster interest in medical careers and address national shortages. In Toyama Prefecture, Takaoka Nursing Professional S

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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route tourism and events

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route travel experiences shared

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture is the subject of various traveler accounts and upcoming cultural events. Visitors have documented experiences navigating the route through locations such as Ogizawa

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Typhoon Dolphin causes massive flooding in China and Japan

14 clusters · 400 sources · last updated

Latest: Typhoon Dolphin triggers record rainfall and flooding across China

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest cyclone to hit China this year, has caused widespread destruction across eastern, central, and northern China after a 16-day lifespan. The storm made landfall near Yuhuan, Zhejiang, with ma

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Japan weather: Extreme heat, storms, and regional shifts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan weather: Heatwaves, drought, and heavy rain alerts

By late August 2026, Japan’s meteorological landscape has become increasingly complex, characterized by intense heat and sudden weather shifts. Many regions in the central and western parts of the country are facing temp

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