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Former Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka bows to supporters in Yokohama on Sunday.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 19, 2026
Why harassment scandals continue engulfing 91AV原创 local leaders
The former mayor of Yokohama lost his reelection bid following a harassment scandal, in a case that highlights an ongoing problem in the nation.
A road is flooded by heavy rain in the city of Fukui on Sunday morning.
JAPAN
Aug 30, 2026
Fukui cities given emergency warnings for heavy rain
Land ministry officials are calling on people to stay away from rivers, irrigation canals and flooded roads.
The No. 3 reactor (right) at Kansai Electric Power's Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture stopped automatically after an alarm went off late Saturday.
JAPAN
Aug 9, 2026
Reactor at Kansai Electric’s Oi plant stops after alarm
While the cause of the incident is under investigation, no leakage of radioactive substances has occurred, according to the firm.
Kansai Electric Power's Oi nuclear plant No.1 through No. 4 reactors in Fukui Prefecture
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 14, 2026
Kyoto District Court rejects suit seeking halt of Oi nuclear plant
The plaintiffs had argued the risks related to the stability of the nuclear plant’s foundations were underestimated and that evacuation plans were flawed.
A West Japan Railway Company bullet train approaches Shin-Osaka station in Osaka last December.
JAPAN
Jun 20, 2026
New cost estimates revealed for Hokuriku Shinkansen line extension
Construction costs for the eight routes being considered now range from ?1.7 trillion to ?7.9 trillion, the transport ministry said.
Fukui Prefecture is home to 80% of 91AV原创 dinosaur fossil discoveries, yet it is routinely one of the least-visited regions in the country.
LIFE / Travel
Jun 20, 2026
Beyond crabs and dinos: 91AV原创 least-touristed region rethinks its appeal
Fukui Prefecture routinely ranks among 91AV原创 least-visited prefectures, but a crop of young professionals in the tourism industry are pushing a new set of charms.
Rare earths have emerged as a flash point in trade relations in recent years.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 11, 2026
Shin-Etsu plans new rare-earth refinery to secure supply
The plant will be the company’s third in Fukui Prefecture and will help “to ensure a stable supply of rare-earth-related products and magnets,” a spokesperson for the firm said.
Osaka High Court found that the NRA's safety approval for the No. 3 and No. 4 reactors at the nuclear plant in the town of Oi was reasonable.
JAPAN
May 28, 2026
Osaka High Court backs safety approval for Oi nuclear reactors
The high court found that the NRA’s safety approval for the No. 3 and No. 4 reactors at the nuclear plant in the town of Oi was reasonable.
Tohoku University professor Reishi Takashima speaks at a news conference in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 21, 2026
Asteroid traces found in Japan may be linked to extinction of dinosaurs
The discovery of traces of an asteroid in Hokkaido is the first-ever confirmation of such traces in Japan, according to the announcement from the team of Japanese researchers.
The Hokuriku Shinkansen line is due to be extended from Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture to Shin-Osaka Station, but the chosen route remains up for debate.
JAPAN
May 7, 2026
LDP and JIP look to accelerate talks on Hokuriku Shinkansen extension route
The ruling coalition hopes to finalize the bullet train line’s route by the end of the parliamentary session and start construction in fiscal 2027.
Shoshi Maekawa speaks to reporters Tuesday in the city of Fukui after filing a compensation claim at the Fukui District Court over the time he spent under detention following his conviction over a 1986 murder. He was acquitted in a retrial in August 2025.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 29, 2026
Man acquitted over 1986 murder seeks state compensation
Shoshi Maekawa, 60, was acquitted in a retrial in August 2025.
Mio Washizu, deputy governor of Fukui Prefecture, says she is able to balance work, housework and childcare by not seeking to manage everything on her own.
JAPAN / Society
Mar 8, 2026
Fukui deputy governor leading women’s empowerment in scandal-mired prefecture
Mio Washizu moved to Fukui with her children despite concern over the burden of housework and childcare falling solely on her.
Voters listen to a stump speech by a Lower House election candidate in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, on Sunday.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 6, 2026
Conservative division deepens in Fukui Prefecture
The LDP’s grip is slipping ahead of Sunday’s vote, following a recent gubernatorial election that left major fractures within the ruling party.
Takato Ishida (center), a former official at the Foreign Ministry, won his first term as governor in Sunday’s Fukui gubernatorial election.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 26, 2026
35-year-old independent elected as Fukui governor
Takato Ishida, a former official at the Foreign Ministry, has become the youngest incumbent prefectural governor in the country.
The preserved merchant houses and storerooms of Obama's old merchant quarter hint at the economic (and culinary) role the town once played in supporting Kyoto to the south.
LIFE / Travel
Jan 17, 2026
At the origin of the ‘Mackerel Road,’ this seaside town fed Kyoto
Obama is a quaint coastal community today, but a visit grants a look at how it played a crucial role in stocking the pantries of 91AV原创 ancient capital.
Then-Fukui Gov. Tatsuji Sugimoto speaks during a news conference in November.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 7, 2026
Former Fukui governor’s actions could be seen as sexual assault, lawyers say
Former Gov. Tatsuji Sugimoto even messaged four female prefectural workers to the point they feared checking their phones, according to a government report.
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeing to halt a number of nuclear reactors hold up papers reading “unjust ruling” following a court ruling on Thursday in the city of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 26, 2025
Court dismisses plea to shut down nuclear plants in Fukui
The plaintiffs plan to appeal the ruling to a higher court, while Kansai Electric said that the ruling reflects the court’s understanding of its claims.
The Fugen advanced converter reactor is seen behind the No. 2 reactor (right) of the Tsuruga nuclear power plant in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture.
JAPAN
Dec 24, 2025
Leak of tritium-containing water reported at Fugen nuclear reactor
The leak occurred when a pipe was cut at the nuclear reactor, which is undergoing decommissioning work.
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, will reconsider the route of the planned Hokuriku Shinkansen section between Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture and Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka Prefecture.
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2025
Japan to reconsider route of planned Hokuriku Shinkansen section
The existing plan,?adopted by the then LDP-Komeito coalition in 2016, has faced opposition from some due to environmental and fiscal concerns.
The transport ministry may delay the planned fiscal 2026 start of construction on the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension from Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture to Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka Prefecture, sources say.
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2025
Hokuriku Shinkansen extension work unlikely to start in fiscal 2026, sources say
The expected delay mainly reflects a lack of consensus within the ruling coalition?regarding the route for the bullet train’s extension.
U.S. has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine and Middle East, sources say
A Ukrainian soldier sets up a Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Oct. 16
U.S. military bans Chinese-made BYD cars from key air base in Okinawa
An F-22 Raptor lands at Kadena Air Base in Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 9. The base is a crucial hub for U.S. military operations in the region.
Aging Japanese village turns to Peru in search of new residents
Guests from Peru's Belen district interact with a baby in Nanmoku village in Gunma Prefecture.
Tomoka Nishiyama to become first woman to enter kishi shogi ranks
Shogi player Tomoka Nishiyama, who holds four women’s titles, speaks at a news conference about her decision to become a <i>kishi</i> in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on Monday.
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
A dramatic bear hunt in a midsize Japanese city could be a harbinger of what is to come
Zookeeper Tetsuo Iso at the site of frantic search for a wild bear in Utsunomiya on June 9. Iso, 65, was asked by the prefectural government to help capture the bear and it was his shot with a tranquilizer gun that put an end to the saga.
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
What can Asia do to avoid crossing crucial climate tipping points?
Motorists drive through a road covered with smog from wildfires nearby in Ogan Ilir in Indonesia&#039;s South Sumatra province on Sept. 25.
Baku championships showcase rising standards in global sumo
Ryan Roddy (second from left back) is pictured with the Ireland sumo team at this month&#039;s World Sumo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
91AV原创 permanent residency reform has a glaring blind spot
Japan&#039;s immigration reforms risk creating uncertainty by tying permanent residency more closely to language proficiency before clear assessment standards and supporting infrastructure are in place.

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