Why this Japanese prefecture is obsessed with apples

In the northerly prefecture of Aomori, locals have a unique obsession with apples, which can be experienced in the region’s ...

Human rights groups demand Japan prefecture scrap plan to end hiring foreigners

In response to the Mie Prefectural Government's move to consider halting the hiring of foreign nationals, a human rights ...
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Foreign population in 10 prefectures more than doubles in decade

The population of non-Japanese residents in 10 prefectures has more than doubled over the past decade, data compiled by Kyodo News showed Saturday, underscoring that foreigners are rapidly moving into ...
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Visiting Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture After The Earthquake

On the north coast of Honshu Island, scenically hugging the coastline of the Sea of Japan and just a bullet train ride from Tokyo, Ishikawa Prefecture is a hidden gem amongst the better-known of Japan ...
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This overlooked region offers a calmer, richer side of Japan

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the ...

Mayors push back against central Japan prefecture's plan to end foreign staff hires

Several Mie Prefecture mayors in central Japan have pledged to continue employing foreign nationals in their municipalities ...

Strong earthquakes hit Japan’s Shimane and Tottori Prefectures; injuries reported from falls, cooking oil burns

TOKYO: Three strong earthquakes struck the eastern Shimane Prefecture, recording maximums of 4 to upper 5 on the Japanese ...
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Foreign population in 10 Japan prefectures more than doubles in decade

Foreign workers are pictured preparing daikon radish for shipment in Urahoro, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Oct. 21, 2025.(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The population of non-Japanese residents in 10 ...