Yamaguchi Prefecture

Escalating bear conflicts and management responses in Japan

30 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bear sightings increase in residential and urban areas across Japan

Following a summer of frequent encounters and injuries, bear activity in Japan continued into early October 2026, with sightings increasingly reported in residential and urban areas. In Niigata Prefecture, a bear approx

NHK morning drama Blossom casting and production updates

11 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: NHK drama Blossom: Tama faces family turmoil in episode 10

NHK has launched its 115th morning drama series, ‘Blossom’, starring Shizuka Ishibashi. Premiering on September 28, 2026, the original story is modeled after the life of novelist Uno Chiyo. It follows protagonist Tama Ha

NHK morning drama Blossom production and broadcast

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: YOASOBI to release theme song for NHK drama ‘Blossom’

In September 2026, it was announced that the musical duo YOASOBI would perform ‘Sakihokore’, the theme song for the NHK morning drama series ‘Blossom’. The song was intended to reflect the resilience of the protagonist,

Childhood educational programs in Japan

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Educational programs for children expand in Japan

Educational initiatives for children in Japan are being highlighted through various workshops and experiential programs. In Tokyo, the ReseMom Kids Mirai-haku event is scheduled for October 24, 2026, at WITH HARAJUKU HA

Regional tourism promotion in Yamaguchi and Sanin

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 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

Indonesia-Japan technical internship cooperation

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Banyuwangi vocational training prepares workers for Japan internships

Indonesia and Japan have expanded cooperation regarding technical internship programs and workforce development. The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower established a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefectu

Regional events and local activities in Japan

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Yamaguchi Prefecture hosts various local events in late September

Various regional events and local activities are taking place across different Japanese prefectures in late September 2026. In Kagoshima, culinary highlights include the Yamakataya 26th MONO Fair, which features special

Yamaguchi Prefecture tourism campaign

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Yamagata to host autumn railway stamp rally

Yamaguchi Prefecture and the JR Group announced the ‘Yamaguchi Destination Campaign’, a large-scale tourism initiative scheduled to run from October 1 to December 31, 2026. Using the catchphrase ‘Manpuku no Tabi: Oidemas

Japanese SME support for subsidies and decarbonization

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Yamaguchi and Chiba launch decarbonization support for SMEs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Japan are receiving increased support from business associations and local governments to address economic and environmental challenges. In Chiba, the Japan Small and Medium

3-ji no Donut pop-up at Hakata Station

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: 3-ji no Donut to hold limited-time pop-up at Hakata Station

The Kumamoto-based confectionery shop ‘3-ji no Donut’ from Yamaga City is scheduled to hold a limited-time pop-up shop at Hakata Station’s ‘Hakata Ekinaka Maing’ from September 16 to September 30, 2026. The event will f