Yokohama

Fujiya 116th anniversary celebrations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Fujiya to hold 116th anniversary sale with half-price cakes

Fujiya is hosting a series of promotional events and sales across its nationwide locations in Japan to commemorate the 116th anniversary of its founding in Yokohama. The celebrations begin on November 1, 2026, with a fi

HYROX fitness popularity in Japan

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: HYROX fitness race gains popularity through social sports trends in Japan

The HYROX fitness race is gaining traction in Japan, driven by a growing ‘social sports’ trend that emphasizes community and shared physical activity. In Fukuoka, Red Bull Japan hosted a specialized sand training event

Seasonal culinary and autumn events in Japan and Taiwan

22 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Winter seasonal dining menus announced in Japan

Luxury hotels and dining establishments across Japan and Taiwan are expanding their seasonal culinary offerings for autumn, Halloween, and the upcoming New Year. In Kanagawa, Mercure Yokosuka’s Bistro Bourgogne is hostin

Yomiuri Giants managerial and organizational changes

6 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Hideki Matsui appointed as new Yomiuri Giants manager

The Yomiuri Giants are navigating a period of organizational instability following the May resignation of former manager Shinnosuke Abe. Abe resigned amid allegations of domestic violence, though he was not indicted in J

Chiikawa film breaks records and expands global presence

35 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Chiikawa animated film dominates South Korean box office

The animated feature Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island, which opened in Japan on 24 July 2026, has reached record-breaking heights. The film recorded an opening-day gross of ¥9.9 billion, surpassing the debut of the

GREEN×EXPO 2027 preparations and challenges in Yokohama

13 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Yokohama International Horticultural Expo faces leadership changes and low ticket sales

Preparations for the GREEN×EXPO 2027, an International Horticultural Exposition scheduled for March 19 to September 26, 2027, in Yokohama, continue to evolve through corporate partnerships and logistical planning. The ev

Japan wellness and fitness market developments

6 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Various business expansions and service launches in Japan

The wellness and fitness sector in Japan continues to diversify through specialized training, new product launches, and facility expansions. Building on previous efforts in specialized programs and personal training, the

Masaki Aiba television program seasonal activities

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Masaki Aiba harvests rice on Aiba Manabu TV program

The television program ‘Aiba Manabu’ features host Masaki Aiba and guests participating in various seasonal agricultural and culinary activities in Japan. In early October, the group visited Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefectur

ReViNa personal gym expansion in Japan

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: ReViNa Personal Gym to Open New Locations in Shin-Matsudo and Shin-Seto

REJUVENATE Co., Ltd. is expanding its ReViNa personal gym brand across Japan, focusing on suburban and regional areas. In late August 2026, the company announced the opening of its 15th Tokyo location in Higashimurayam

Japanese sake festivals and tasting events

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Billion Foods offers rare sake all-you-can-drink promotion in Tokyo

Japan is hosting several major sake-focused events and promotions in late 2026. Scheduled festivals include the “Nihonshu Fest 2026 in Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu” in November, which features 13 breweries, and the “Oishi

South Korean actors social media activity

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Son Ye Jin shares family meal photos online

South Korean actors Song Joong-ki and Son Ye-jin have recently drawn public attention through various social media updates. Song Joong-ki was observed interacting with fans abroad, during which a passerby’s comment rega

Community and wellness events in Japan

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Local events scheduled for Ota City and Yokohama in October 2026

Various community, music, and wellness events are being organized across Japan. In late August and September 2026, activities included the 13th Relay For Life Japan in Wakayama, which focused on cancer awareness through

Tokyo condominium market: Luxury gains and regional shifts

12 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Japan real estate market shows divergence in condo and house prices

The Tokyo condominium market continues to exhibit a sharp bifurcation between high-end assets and broader metropolitan trends. While the luxury segment in central districts like Minato Ward previously faced a correction,

Autonomous mobility testing in Japan

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Koga City launches second autonomous bus demonstration

Various regions in Japan are conducting pilot programs for autonomous driving technology to enhance local mobility and public transportation. In Kobe, Nissan is expanding an experimental program using Nissan Serena mode

Takano Fruit Parlor anniversary and seasonal promotions

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Takano Fruit Parlor to launch autumn afternoon tea set

Takano Fruit Parlor has initiated several promotional activities surrounding its centennial year. In late September, the company announced a ‘100th Anniversary Thanks Campaign’ starting October 1, 2026, at the Keikyu Kam

SIXFONIA musical performances and tour announcement

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: SIXFONIA draws 20,000 fans to Yokohama solo concert

The 2.5D talent group SIXFONIA held a two-day solo concert titled ‘SIXFONIA One Man Live 【Six-tuation】 vol. 3 —POISON—’ at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama on October 17 and 18. The event attracted approximately 20,000 attendees

Atsumi Harasawa elected Mayor of Yokohama

11 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Atsumi Harasawa elected mayor of Yokohama

The mayoral vacancy in Yokohama, triggered by the resignation of Takeharu Yamanaka, has been resolved with the election of Atsumi Harasawa. Yamanaka resigned in late August following a third-party investigation that co

Regional travel accounts in East Asia

17 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Regional travel experiences across Japan

Personal travel accounts document various journeys across East Asia, with a particular focus on Japan. Earlier reports detail regional transit and sightseeing, including rail journeys through Taiwan, transit in Shanghai,

Visa overstay enforcement in Thailand

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Five African women arrested for visa overstays on Koh Samui

Thai immigration authorities have intensified enforcement actions against foreign nationals for long-term visa violations across multiple regions. In Phuket, Portuguese national and former reality TV contestant Daniela

Rascal Does Not Dream anime regional collaborations

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Fujisawa hosts anime collaboration event for Rascal Does Not Dream

To celebrate the theatrical release of the concluding anime film, ‘Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend’, various regional collaboration campaigns have been launched in Japan. In the Enoshima region, the Enoshima Elec

Japanese Railway Day observations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Japan observes Railway Day marking historical rail development

Japan observes Railway Day on October 14, a holiday established in 1994 to commemorate the 1872 opening of the first railway line between Shinbashi and Yokohama. The day highlights the industry’s role in national logisti

Pendemy STEAM education expansion in Japan

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Pendemy to host STEAM workshops for elementary students in Japan

Pendemy Co., Ltd. has expanded its STEAM education initiatives in Japan. In September 2026, the company opened a new STEAM Academy branch in Musashi-Koganei, Tokyo, located within the SOCOLA Musashi-Koganei Cross facilit

Japanese local cultural festivals

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Japanese cultural festivals held at Sugiyama Shrine and Tottori Toshogu

Local cultural festivals are being held across various regions in Japan. In Yokohama, the Chigasaki Sugiyama Shrine Reitaisai featured a ‘Yoino-miya’ event with musical floats and food stalls, followed by a portable shri

Local restaurant closures in Japan

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Local eateries close in Kanagawa and Yokohama prefectures

Several long-standing local restaurants and specialty eateries have closed across various regions in Japan. In the Saitama and Tochigi prefectures, Chinese restaurants have ceased operations. In Gyoda, Saitama, Hong Kon

Retail business developments in Nagoya

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Fukudaya confectionery shop to hold renewal opening in Nagoya

In September 2026, the hair color specialty brand fufu, operated by Fast Beauty Co., Ltd., opened a new location at Aeon Mall Noritake Shinmachi in Nagoya. The brand offers rapid hair coloring and shampooing services. F

Daiwa House logistics facility developments in Japan

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Japanese companies expand logistics infrastructure in Niigata and Yokohama

Daiwa House Industry and Daiwa House Property Management have engaged in various logistics-related activities in Japan. In Chiba Prefecture, the companies hosted a dinosaur-themed community event at the DPL Nagareyama IV

New restaurant openings in Japan

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Hidakaya to open new Niigata Matsuzaki branch in October

New dining establishments are scheduled to open in Japan during late 2026. Hakata Taishu Sakaba Airashika is set to open its Yokohama Nishiguchi location in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, on September 25, 2026. The restaurant wil

Japan marks Respect for the Aged Day amid aging trends

6 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Japan centenarian population exceeds 100,000 for the first time

As Japan observes Respect for the Aged Day, the holiday has highlighted the intersection of the nation’s high longevity and the social challenges posed by an aging population. While various retailers and local government

Japanese restaurant temporary closures and renovations

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Utsunomiya restaurant Deyansu announces temporary closure

Various restaurant establishments in Japan have announced temporary closures for renovations or periods of inactivity. In Okayama City, Hanamaru Udon in Naka Ward closed for remodeling on September 14, 2026, with a sche

Nerima City autumn cultural festival

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Nerima City to host 71st Autumn Resident Cultural Festival

Nerima City is scheduled to host its 71st Autumn Resident Cultural Festival, an event running from October 4, 2026, through November 23, 2026. The festival will feature various performances and exhibitions by local cultu