Embodiment of 'Never Forget': The Imperial Family's Engagement with Disaster-Affected Areas 15 Years Ago and Now
On the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, accompanied by their daughter Aiko, plan to visit disaster-stricken areas in Iwate and Miyagi prefectures on March 25-26 and Fukushima prefecture on April 6-7.
Restriction on Retirement Pay for Governors Who Commit Misconduct: First Ordinance in Prefectures to Be Implemented in Fukui
Fukui Prefecture's assembly unanimously passed an ordinance to limit retirement pay for governors who resign due to misconduct, following a scandal involving former governor Tatsuji Sugimoto.
15 Years Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, 26,000 Still Displaced; Support in Iwate and Miyagi Comes to an End
As the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake approaches, around 26,000 individuals are still living in temporary shelters, while recovery efforts in Iwate and Miyagi prefectures are nearing completion.
Destination of counterfeit silver coins was a sewing factory, named after a river - Man arrested on suspicion of importing from China
A man has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly importing counterfeit silver coins from China and using them in financial institutions in several prefectures.
Discussions Begin to Correct Delays in Minimum Wage Enforcement, Including Suppression of Excessive Competition with Neighboring Prefectures
Japan's Central Minimum Wage Council has initiated discussions aimed at correcting delays in the enforcement of minimum wage increases and addressing excessive wage competition with neighboring prefectures.
The Imperial Family to Visit Three Prefectures in Tohoku in March and April for the 15th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake
The Emperor and Empress of Japan plan a visit to Tohoku to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The reform on sustainability and expenditure efficiency for municipalities and prefectures is in effect
A new reform to the Organic Code of Territorial Organization, Autonomy, and Decentralization in Ecuador has been enacted to promote sustainability and efficiency in autonomous government spending.
Choosing a Place to Migrate: "First, Gunma" Gains Popularity, Rising Prefectures...
Gunma Prefecture retains the top spot for preferred migration destinations in Japan for 2025, driven by increasing interest for families looking for work-life balance and a better living environment outside urban areas.
Digital Applications Expanding in High School Entrance Exams: Is the Realization of Dual Applications Possible? Survey of 47 Prefectures
Digital applications for high school entrance exams are expanding in Japan, and a survey reveals a possible increase in dual application systems among prefectures.
Rapid snowfall on the Sea of Japan side, snowfall even in the city center; warnings in 10 prefectures, snow continued until the 9th
Japan is experiencing significant snowfall on the Sea of Japan side and even in urban areas, prompting warnings in 10 prefectures as snow continues until the 9th.
Heavy Snow on the Sea of Japan Side, Significant Snowfall Information in Tottori, Widespread Snow in Kanto
Japan is experiencing heavy snowfall, particularly in Tottori and the Kanto region, with snowfall alerts issued across several prefectures.
Summary of Professional Baseball Camp Activities by Each Team [February 4]
The article summarizes the activities of various professional baseball teams during their spring training camps held in Okinawa and Miyazaki Prefectures on February 4.