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Kazama's woodcut print ¡°Dyslympics 2680¡± satirizes and compares the 1964 and 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
CULTURE / Art
Jul 5, 2026
Sachiko Kazama¡¯s art bites back at a cruel society
Sachiko Kazama has made a name for herself as a sharp satirist. Her art from spanning a nearly four-decade long career is now on display in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
Authorities in Aomori Prefecture said on Monday that a man found dead on a mountain that day may have been attacked by a bear.
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Jun 30, 2026
Police investigate suspected fatal bear attack in Aomori Prefecture
Authorities said that a man found dead on a mountain may have been attacked by a bear.
A Japan Meteorological Agency map shows the seismic intensity of Sunday morning's earthquake off the coast of Iwate Prefecture.
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Jun 28, 2026
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off coast of Iwate
The quake registered a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture. No tsunami warning was issued.
A screenshot of the Japan Meteorological Agency website shows the seismic intensity of Thursday morning's earthquake.
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Jun 25, 2026
Magnitude 7.2 quake hits northern Japan
No tsunami warning has been issued over the temblor, which registered a rare upper 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in the town of Hashikami, Aomori Prefecture.
A captured bear in Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture, earlier this month
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May 28, 2026
Bear sightings hamper school activities in Japan
The sightings have led to evacuations, delays and some children opting to stay home as boards of education grapple with how to safely continue classes.
The Metropolitan Police Department discovered the lower half of a human body on Tuesday, approximately 100 meters off a hiking trail in Nippara, in the town of Okutama, located on the outskirts of western Tokyo.
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May 20, 2026
Possible fatal bear attack reported in mountains of western Tokyo
If confirmed, the incident in the mountains of Okutama would mark Tokyo¡¯s first recorded fatal bear attack since at least 2006.
Asian black bear sightings reached an all-time high of 50,776 in fiscal 2025, the environment ministry announced Monday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
May 12, 2026
Black bear sightings in Japan more than doubled in 2025
The total number of deaths caused by bear attacks in fiscal 2025 was 13, the highest in recorded history.
Japan Nuclear Fuel's reprocessing plant in Rokkasho, Aomori Prefecture
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / FOCUS
May 10, 2026
Japan faces tough road ahead over nuclear-fuel reprocessing plant
Japan Nuclear Fuel began the construction of the plant, a key component of the country¡¯s nuclear energy policy, in the village of Rokkasho in 1993.
Sendai Station is crowded with people Monday after the Tohoku shinkansen line suspended operation following a powerful earthquake off the Sanriku coast.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Explainer
Apr 21, 2026
How to prepare when Japan is under an earthquake advisory
Authorities in Japan are urging residents from Hokkaido to Chiba Prefecture to be ready in case a major earthquake strikes, following Monday¡¯s magnitude 7.7 jolt.
An F-35A fighter jet at the Paris Air Show in June 2025. Four advanced F-35A stealth fighters have arrived at the U.S. military's Misawa base in Aomori Prefecture.
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Mar 30, 2026
First U.S. F-35A stealth fighters arrive at Misawa base in Aomori Prefecture
Japan¡¯s Air Self-Defense Force also plans to deploy a total of 42 F-35As at the base, with 39 currently in operation.
Damage on the cargo ship was likely caused by a collision with a fishing boat that occurred Tuesday morning.
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Mar 17, 2026
Four dead in Aomori after cargo ship¡¯s collision with fishing boat
Crew members from the fishing boat said they had stopped the engine early on Tuesday and were preparing to fish when the cargo ship rammed into them.
Tohoku Electric President Kazuhiro Ishiyama (center) and other executives bow in apology during a meeting with officials of Aomori Prefectural Government on Wednesday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Feb 19, 2026
Tohoku Electric submits improvement plan after improper tests at nuclear plant
Irregularities at the plant were due to lack of awareness of the importance of work to protect nuclear materials and insufficient involvement by senior officials, the firm said.
A passenger waits in front of a snow-covered bus stop in the city of Aomori on Friday.
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Feb 4, 2026
Japan warns of avalanches as snow deaths rise to 35
Sustained snow since late January has buried northern communities like the city of Aomori under drifts of around 2 meters that left residents struggling to leave home.
A worker shovels snow in front of a shop in Aomori on Friday.
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Feb 3, 2026
Heavy snowfall along Sea of Japan coast claims at least 30 lives
The highest death toll was seen in Niigata Prefecture, with 12 fatalities, followed by six deaths in Akita Prefecture and four in Aomori Prefecture.
Deep snow at Iyahiko Shrine in central Sapporo on Monday
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Jan 26, 2026
Heavy snow continues to batter northern Japan
Thousands of travelers have been left stranded by transportation disruptions caused by above-average snowfall.
A steel tower located at the top of an NTT East building in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture
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Dec 24, 2025
Safety of quake-damaged NTT East tower confirmed
The telecommunications carrier said there is no risk of the steel tower in Aomori Prefecture collapsing in the event of another major temblor.
An earthquake struck at 11:44 a.m. on Friday off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, registering shindo 4 in some areas on Japan's seismic intensity scale of 1 to 7.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Dec 12, 2025
Magnitude 6.9 quake off Aomori triggers tsunami advisory
The quake struck at 11:44 a.m., registering shindo 4 on Japan¡¯s seismic intensity scale.
An NTT East building in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, that houses a steel tower damaged by Monday's earthquake, is seen on Thursday. National Route 45, which runs in front of the building, has been partially closed.
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Dec 12, 2025
NTT East steel tower damaged in Aomori earthquake
One of the tower¡¯s four supports was damaged, and 19 of about 1,000 bolts used to secure the steel frames were damaged.
The torii gate of Yasaka Shrine, toppled by the earthquake, in the city of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, on Tuesday.
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Dec 12, 2025
Japan institute warns of megaquakes after Aomori temblor
According to the institute, quakes with magnitudes of 7 or 8 may strike south of the focus of Monday¡¯s quake, or north off Iwate Prefecture.
A road information board publicizing the newly issued ¡°off the coast of Hokkaido and Sanriku subsequent earthquake advisory¡± on Wednesday in the city of Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture
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Dec 11, 2025
Some care facilities unsure how to respond to new earthquake advisory
Japan¡¯s first-ever megaquake advisory, issued after Monday¡¯s earthquake off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, is set to remain in effect until Monday.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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