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  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Japan Mountain Rescue Cases Hit Record High in 2025

    Thu 18 Jun 2026 | 03:41 PM Japan recorded a record 3,623 mountain rescue incidents in 2025, marking the highest annual total since comparable data began in 1961, according to newly released police figures. Data from the National Police Agency showed that 3 …

    Source: Sada Elbalad - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Japan mountain accidents at record high in 2025

    Japan's National Police Agency says a record 3,623 people were involved in accidents on mountains across the country last year. The agency says the figure rose by 266 from the previous year, and is the highest since record-keeping began in 1961. The …

    Source: NHK - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Record 3,623 people stranded on Japan mountains in 2025

    TOKYO - The number of people who got stranded on mountains in Japan hit a record of 3,623 in 2025, police data showed Thursday, including 246 foreign visitors, also an all-time high. The overall number, up 266 from the previous year, was the highest since …

    Source: Kyodo News+ - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Japan saw record 3,623 people encounter mountaineering accidents in 2025

    The number of people who met with mountaineering accidents in Japan totaled 3,623 in 2025, highest on record dating back to 1961, National Police Agency data showed Thursday. The number is up by 226 from the previous year. The number of accidents hit the …

    Source: The Japan Times - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 21, 2026

    Japanese researchers find high sea temperature is changing sweetfish ecology

    A team of Japanese researchers has found the sweetfish, known as ayu in Japanese, is spending less time in the sea before returning to a river in central Japan. They say the sweetfish are growing faster due to higher sea temperatures. The sweetfish in the …

    Source: NHK - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Jun 15, 2026

    ‘Heavy Metal L-Gaim’ Blu-Ray Review: Much More Nagano Than Tomino

    One of the last remaining classic 80s mecha anime to be released outside of Japan is now finally here, and Heavy Metal L-Gaim doesn’t disappoint. First aired on television in Japan back in 1984, Heavy Metal L-Gaim was a Yoshiyuki Tomino mecha anime unlike …

    Source: Forbes - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 16, 2026

    New bus terminal inbound for Nagano’s ski resort village

    HAKUBA, Nagano Prefecture--With rising tourist numbers overwhelming the bus terminal here in this popular ski destination, help is on the way to meet the growing tourist demand and arriving buses. A new hub facility that contains, among other things, a bus …

    Source: The Asahi Shimbun - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    Japan to open door for local short-term rentals ‘bans’

    In response to mounting resident complaints about private lodgings, the Tourism Agency plans to allow municipalities to designate areas where such accommodations are effectively banned, sources said. The agency is expected to issue a notice as early as …

    Source: The Asahi Shimbun - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 16, 2026

    Kamikochi Plans Visitor Fee To Tackle Overtourism in Japan’s Northern Alps

    The city of Matsumoto is considering a fee for travelers and climbers heading to Kamikochi, a picturesque highland valley in the Northern Japan Alps. The scenic destination, a hub for hikers and mountaineers in Nagano Prefecture, has been straining under …

    Source: Tokyo Weekender - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 16, 2026

    Number of bookstores in Japan drops below 10,000 for the first time

    In a worrying development for bookworms across Japan, the number of bookstores in the country has dropped below 10,000 for the first time. According to a survey released by the Japan Publishing Organization for Information Infrastructure Development (JPO) …

    Source: The Japan Times - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 15, 2026

    Royals Watch Japan-Netherlands World Cup Together

    NETHERLANDS - Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako watched Japan's opening FIFA World Cup match against the Netherlands together with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, highlighting the close ties between the Japanese Imperial Family and the Dutch …

    Source: News On Japan - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 21, 2026

    A stress-free trip and expert advice? These are the best holiday companies

    Holidays are precious. Once you’ve parted with the cash and juggled everyone’s schedules to get away, you don’t want to waste time faffing with unreliable transfers, disappointing day trips or not-up-to-scratch hotels. Booking with a reliable tour operator …

    Source: The Times - Center-right
  • Published on Jun 14, 2026

    Japan's 'akiya' boom draws dreamers to abandoned homes

    An aerial view of Kajiya, a 140-year-old former "akiya" (vacant house) in Japan's Nagano prefecture that owner Yuji Ishii and his family transformed into a cafe and gallery. (Courtesy of Kajiya) Life Cheap rural houses attract viral attention …

    Source: Nikkei Asia - Center-right
  • Published on Jun 13, 2026

    Visitor fee for Japan highland resort Kamikochi eyed for conservation

    Tourists crowd around a suspension bridge in Kamikochi, a highland resort in Nagano Prefecture, on April 25, 2026. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The city of Matsumoto in central Japan may introduce a fee for tourists and climbers visiting Kamikochi, a highland …

    Source: The Mainichi - Center-left
  • Published on Jun 12, 2026

    Hidden Wonders | A Trail Through Japan's Railway Engineering Legacy

    The Shinetsu Line once connected the Tokyo metropolitan area with Nagano and the Sea of Japan coast. At the border between Gunma and Nagano prefectures lay the Usui Pass, where gradients reached 6.67%, making it one of the steepest railway routes in Japan …

    Source: JAPAN Forward - Right-wing
  • Published on Jun 9, 2026

    Blooming and Booming: Japan’s Hydrangeas Enjoy Surge in Popularity

    Hydrangeas in Japan have become a symbol of the country’s rainy season, blooming mainly from June to July. Although they were once little loved and considered to be unlucky, Western appreciation raised their profile, and they have become hugely popular in …

    Source: Nippon - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 10, 2026

    JAPAN BIZ: Bookstores offering gyms, cafes, lounges to attract customers （2026/6/10）

    This photo taken on May 22, 2026, shows a reading section in the large cafe area of Bunkitsu Sakae in Nagoya. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- As more bookstores close amid stiff competition with online shops, their operators are striving to introduce new business …

    Source: The Mainichi - Center-left
  • Published on Jun 8, 2026

    Dozens of Japan local assemblies urge gov't to uphold 'three non-nuclear principles'

    Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at her office in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, June 8, 2026. (Mainichi/Yoshiyuki Hirakawa) HIROSHIMA -- At least 73 local assemblies in 24 prefectures have submitted formal opinions to the central government calling …

    Source: The Mainichi - Center-left
  • Published on Jun 8, 2026

    Stay dry! Mainland Japan enters rainy season!

    (Photo by Miyuki Takiguchi/Stripes Japan) Are you ready to fend off 40 days of crying skies with an umbrella and raincoat? Well, you better be! The Japan Meteorological Agency announced June 7 that the Kanto, Tokai, Yamanashi and Nagano regions …

    Source: Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C - Gov't Institution

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