Stories from Japan

Organizers decided to cancel the Spring Monzen Market at Shiogama Shrine because weather recovery is not expected. Organizers decided to cancel the event to ensure the safety of vendors and visitors. An autumn festival is still planned for October or November.

A total of 2,691 flights from mainland China to Japan were cancelled during the month of March. Consequently, the number of Japanese tourists traveling to mainland China has plummeted by 90 percent.

A man was located after falling approximately 7 to 8 meters during a midnight climb in the Daiko Mountains of Nara Prefecture.

A government survey indicates that half of teenage girls in Japan utilize artificial intelligence to seek advice.

Researchers have successfully pinpointed the breeding journey of Japanese eels. The eels drift along ocean currents for approximately 3,000 kilometers before reaching freshwater rivers and lakes in East Asia.

The Japanese government announced on May 1 that it has begun releasing national petroleum reserves at oil bases within Shizuoka Prefecture. This action follows a period of increased crude oil imports driven by Middle East instability.

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The Epic Games Store is now available for iPhone users in Japan. This launch follows the enactment of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) in December 2025.

The Japanese government has increased the requirements for obtaining a Business Manager visa. This regulatory change is reportedly placing additional pressure on small businesses operating within the country.

A unique scientific installation called Super-Kamiokande is located at a depth of 1,000 meters in Japan. The facility utilizes a giant camera equipped with more than 11,000 gold-sensitive neutrino detectors.