Stories from Shima · Japan

Six people have been diagnosed with norovirus symptoms after eating at a restaurant in Kagoshima. The specific restaurant and the type of food involved were not immediately disclosed. The source did not specify the name of the restaurant or the type of food involved. Six cases of food poisoning have been linked to a restaurant in Kagoshima, Japan.

Authorities are reporting increased bear activity in Fukushima, with multiple sightings and incidents. One bear was reportedly seen turning on a faucet to drink water. Another bear was described as "smart" and repeatedly escaped capture. Increased bear activity has been reported in the Fukushima prefecture of Japan. The presence of bears in populated areas has become a growing concern.

A bear was shot after injuring four people near Fukushima, Japan. Officials stated the bear was tranquilized but it did not work. Four people were injured after a wild black bear broke into an electronics factory in Fukushima. The bear was shot with a tranquilizer but escaped, later appearing to unlatch a window to flee the building. Officials stated two individuals remain in critical condition. The exact circumstances of the attack are under investigation. Two individuals are in critical condition following a bear attack in Fukushima Prefecture. Authorities are still searching for a bear described as extremely intelligent and dangerous. The animal has repeatedly evaded capture after attacking a person in Fukushima. Authorities are searching for a bear that attacked two people in Fukushima Province. The bear had no effect from initial attempts to deter it.

The world's first factory capable of mass-producing diamond semiconductors opened in Fukushima on May 29. Its technology is expected to be key for future advancements.

Hiroshima Carp pitcher Ryoji Kuribayashi was removed from the game in the first inning due to an accident.

The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) concluded in Hiroshima City on May 21.

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Kagoshima, Japan, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to advise caution for about a week. There was no tsunami threat associated with the tremor.

The International Wine Challenge (IWC) SAKE division will be held in Hiroshima from May 18, 2026.

SAWAMURA and Asahi Kogyo are collaborating on a new strategy to address labor shortages in the manufacturing sector. The collaboration will focus on developing solutions for the industry. Further details on the partnership's initiatives were not disclosed.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.8 and a depth of 90 km occurred near Amami Oshima Island. The estimated maximum seismic intensity was 2. The tremor had a depth of 10 km and its epicenter was located at 129.47°E 27.37°N.