HYOGO PREFECTURE USES MICROCHIPS TO TRACT BEARS AND GUIDE CULLING - OSAKA JAPAN

HYOGO PREFECTURE USES MICROCHIPS TO TRACT BEARS AND GUIDE CULLING - OSAKA JAPAN

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OSAKA

A prefecture in western Japan is drawing attention for a unique bear management program that uses microchips implanted in captured animals to estimate population levels and guide culling decisions, as rising sightings across the country fuel calls for more effective countermeasures.

Hyogo Prefecture says it is the first in Japan to use information gathered from microchipped bears to determine an appropriate population size and maintain a balance between conservation and population control.

The initiative began in 2003, when bears in Hyogo were considered to be at risk of extinction and officials launched a survey primarily aimed at conservation.

Researchers implanted identification chips in captured bears, accumulated data on the animals and developed their own formula to estimate the overall population.

As bear numbers recovered, the prefecture shifted its focus to managing the population while preventing a return to endangered levels.

Drawing on the Ministry of the Environment's bear guidelines, the Wildlife Management Research Center, Hyogo, has set a target of around 800 bears, a level at which it considers they are not at risk of extinction for the time being.

The prefecture has also introduced measures aimed at reducing encounters between bears and people rather than relying solely on culling.

These include removing abandoned persimmon trees, a favored food source for bears, and creating buffer zones between forests and residential areas to discourage the animals from entering communities.

The bear population is increasing by about 15 percent annually and would double in roughly five years without culling, according to University of Hyogo professor Mayumi Yokoyama, who is involved in the management program.

The prefecture currently estimates bear numbers across two regions that span neighboring prefectures. Initial estimates in 2026 put the population at around 700 to 800 bears in each region, and those figures have formed the basis of this year's response plan as officials seek to keep numbers at sustainable levels.

Nationwide, however, comprehensive data remain elusive.

According to the Environment Ministry, 19 prefectures were independently estimating bear populations as of March 2026.

Differences in survey methods and the frequency of monitoring have made comparisons difficult, and the ministry has said it will begin surveys using a unified methodology in an effort to obtain more consistent data.

Yokoyama said local estimates do not always match conditions in the field.

"Bear sightings have not decreased despite extensive captures," Yokoyama said. "The estimates used by local governments may not reflect the true population."

She said a shortage of personnel has been one reason monitoring and countermeasures have lagged.

As of April 2025, there were 196 prefectural employees nationwide with specialized knowledge of wildlife protection, and only 16 prefectures employed five or more such specialists.

"In areas where bear-related damage is high, capturing bears should take priority," Yokoyama said.

She added that authorities need sufficient budgets to implement appropriate population management plans and hire dedicated staff with advanced expertise in bear countermeasures, describing the securing of personnel for research and response efforts as an urgent necessity.

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JAPAN ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 20-FOLD INCREASE IN PERMANENT RESIDENCY FEES, ALONGSIDE HIGHER VISA COSTS - TOKYO JAPAN

JAPAN ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 20-FOLD INCREASE IN PERMANENT RESIDENCY FEES, ALONGSIDE HIGHER VISA COSTS - TOKYO JAPAN

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TOKYO

On July 3, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan published detailed draft guidelines setting out a new fee structure for visa renewals and permanent residency applications, following revisions to the Immigration Control Act passed in May.

According to the draft proposal, fees for visa renewals and changes to status-of-residence will no longer be charged at the current flat rate of 6,000 yen for in-person applications. Instead, the amount would depend on the length of residence granted, with shorter periods attracting lower fees and longer periods significantly higher ones.

Under the new guidelines, the proposed fees are as follows:

• Up to three months: 10,000 yen
• Three to six months: 18,000 yen
• Six months to one year: 25,000 yen
• One year: 33,000 yen
• One to three years: 48,000 yen
• Three to five years: 64,000 yen
• Five years or more: 75,000 yen

Online applications for visas over three months will reportedly be eligible for a discount of 3,000 to 10,000 yen on these prices, although the government is yet to reveal the full online pricing schedule.

While these are all significant price hikes, the biggest increase affects permanent residency applications, with fees rising from the current 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen. This is double the 100,000 yen amount proposed in earlier reports, and a twenty-fold increase over the current fee. Permanent residency permits will only be accepted through in-person applications, so no discounts will be available.

Though the sudden 1,900-percent increase in permanent residency fees may seem steep, Japan’s current PR fee of 10,000 yen has long been exceptionally low by international standards. Comparable application fees sit at around $1,440 in the U.S., 3,226 pounds ($4308) in the U.K., and $5,000 ($3,469) in Australia. However, the newly proposed permanent residency fee would place Japan among the higher end of Asian countries, making it around 7–8 times higher than South Korea’s and approximately 13–15 times higher than that of Singapore.

According to the Immigration Services Agency, the revised charges aim to cover both the administrative costs of processing applications and broader spending on immigration policy. Officials estimate the changes would increase annual government revenue by around 690 billion to 920 billion yen ($4.3–5.7 billion), with the additional funds earmarked for immigration administration and policies relating to foreign residents.

Under the revised Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, the fee structure is subject to statutory upper limits. The law sets a ceiling of up to 100,000 yen for status changes and renewals, and up to 300,000 yen for permanent residency applications.

Fee reductions may apply in cases of significant financial hardship or on the basis of humanitarian grounds, as outlined in the government’s guidelines, with permanent residency applications reduced to as low as 20,000 yen and other procedures to 10,000 yen in these cases.

Upon announcing the new changes, Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi said the government anticipates that costs associated with managing immigration and residence procedures will continue to rise, so foreign residents are essentially being asked to bear an appropriate share of those costs.

The proposals are now open for public comment until August 2, with the government aiming to introduce the new fees from October 1.

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The Best Ever Yufuin Friday Family Day Sport Carnival - TOKYO JAPAN

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GEIKO, MAIKO PRAY FOR GOOD SUMMER OF PERFORMANCES IN KYOTO RITUAL - KYOTO JAPAN

GEIKO, MAIKO PRAY FOR GOOD SUMMER OF PERFORMANCES IN KYOTO RITUAL - KYOTO JAPAN 

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KYOTO

Japanese geiko and maiko traditional female entertainers participated in a traditional ritual Monday in Kyoto, western Japan to pray for a good summer of performances.

Despite the rain, about 60 people, including maiko apprentices from the Miyabi-kai, a group comprising students from the Inoue school of traditional Kyoto dance, took part in the ritual, known as "Osendo," at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward.

Holding umbrellas, they circled the main hall of the shrine to offer prayers to improve their skills and stay in good health.

They then underwent a purification ritual inside the main hall, dressed in yukata, or casual kimonos, featuring indigo eggplants on white fabric.

Miyabi-kai organized the annual event following the Gion Festival, one of the largest festivals in Japan that started July 1.

Yachiyo Inoue, the fifth-generation head of the school, said, "We wish to devote ourselves to the arts while receiving the power of the gods of Yasaka, and hope to be of some service to society."

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JAPAN MOVES TO ENFORCE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS SEEKING PERMANENT RESIDENCY - TOKYO JAPAN

JAPAN MOVES TO ENFORCE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS SEEKING PERMANENT RESIDENCY - TOKYO JAPAN

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TOKYO

Japan is moving forward with plans to establish more formal guidelines for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency in Japan, as part of a broader push by the government to strengthen integration and screening standards for foreign residents.

The new policy guidelines, published on July 3, were drafted by a specially appointed Immigration Services Agency project team led by Parliamentary Vice Minister for Justice Manabu Fukuyama. The report recommends introducing a “Japanese Language and Lifestyle Learning Program” for foreign residents, with participation recommended as a mandatory requirement for permanent residency and potentially used for citizenship applications as well.

According to the proposed framework, foreigners seeking permanent residency would be expected to complete the program while also satisfying existing requirements, such as a qualifying period of residence, stable income, and tax compliance. The report also proposes using online methods to provide learning opportunities before arrival in Japan and to support continued learning after entry, so participation records can be reflected in screenings for future applicants.

Some of the possible lifestyle programs being discussed include practical guidance on everyday life such as garbage sorting rules, community etiquette, disaster preparedness, and administrative procedures. While many Western countries already operate national integration programmes for immigrants, Japan has so far lacked a comprehensive government-led system, leaving much of the responsibility to local governments and employers.

Though some local governments already provide practical programs, including sessions on childbirth and parenting, these are currently offered on a voluntary basis to foreign residents. The latest proposal suggests such initiatives could become part of a standardised national framework for permanent residency applicants, creating a more uniform system nationwide.

While details such as the required language proficiency level and implementation methods are yet to be finalised, previous policy discussions regarding visa applications have pointed toward N2-level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) as a potential standard. With permanent residency granting a more secure category of stay – permanent residency status itself doesn’t expire, with holders only required to renew their residence card periodically, compared to other visa holders who are given temporary residence status – it’s likely that language proficiency requirements will at least be on par with those set for other visa applications.

The language proposal forms part of the government’s broader effort to formalise standards for foreign residents as Japan’s foreign population continues to grow. With foreign residents in Japan reaching a record 4,125,395 at the end of 2025, topping four million for the first time ever, the government appears to be making a more concerted push towards ensuring these residents attain higher working proficiency in Japanese beyond basic conversational ability, to better integrate foreign residents into their local communities.

Guidelines for the programme and a system to track participation are expected to be developed in fiscal 2027, with aims for a trial rollout from fiscal 2028.

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FLEET OF 10 JAPAN - RELATED SHIPS EXIT HORMUZ, DATA SHOWS - SINGAPORE / TOKYO

FLEET OF 10 JAPAN - RELATED SHIPS EXIT HORMUZ, DATA SHOWS - SINGAPORE / TOKYO 

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A fleet of 10 Japan-linked vessels was exiting the Strait ‌of Hormuz on Monday while a supertanker carrying Saudi crude for South Korea left over the ‌weekend, shipping data on LSEG ⁠showed, after the ships were ⁠stranded in ⁠the Gulf for months because of ‌the Iran war.

The Japan-linked ships include six very ⁠large ⁠crude carriers loaded with 12 million barrels of Middle Eastern crude, two chemical tankers, a vehicle carrier and a ⁠container ship, the data showed. ⁠The tankers are carrying crudes ‌from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar that were loaded in late February to early March.

Most of ‌the vessels are managed by Japanese shipper Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) which had said it would prioritise the safety of its seafarers, cargo and vessels when traversing the strait.

Mitsui OSK declined to comment.

Separately, ​South Korean refiner S-Oil said on Monday that the VLCC Long Wind ‌carrying oil for its refinery exited the strait on Saturday. The vessel, loaded with 2 million barrels ‌of Saudi crude in early March, ⁠is expected to ⁠arrive at Onsan, South ​Korea, on July 26, LSEG ⁠data showed.

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TEACHER BROUGHT OWN HEATER TO SCHOOL BEFORE FIRE, PRINCIPAL SAYS - TOKYO JAPAN

TEACHER BROUGHT OWN HEATER TO SCHOOL BEFORE FIRE, PRINCIPAL SAYS - TOKYO JAPAN

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TOKYO

The head of a Tokyo public elementary school that was severely damaged in a fire last month says that a teacher had placed her own electric heater and air circulator in the storage room where the fire is thought to have originated.

The teacher had routinely dried items there after using the washing machine in the home economics room, and was drying articles of her own clothing at the time of the fire, Principal Masahiro Takakusaki said.

The fire broke out in the fourth-floor storage room of Takinogawa Daisan Elementary School on June 19. At the time, the teacher and 24 fifth-graders of the municipally run school in Tokyo's Kita Ward were in the adjacent music room.

To escape the fire, the teacher and students climbed through the windows and onto a narrow ledge only 76 centimeters wide. Among the eleven people who were injured, one pupil and the teacher sustained broken bones after falling to the rooftop of a lower-level floor.

The police said fiber fragments were found on the heater and that power was being supplied to the device at the time of the fire.

The teacher, who is in her 40s, has told police that she was drying laundry using the air circulator. The police are looking into the case as an accidental fire.

Takakusaki said it was "improper to keep or wash private belongings" in the workplace.

The building was damaged so extensively that the municipal government is arranging for pupils from third grade up to attend other schools in the area beginning early this month.

If the building is ultimately torn down, it would take about five years to rebuild it, according to the municipal government.

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JAPAN WEIGHS DOUBLING BUDGET FOR SUPPORTING ANIME, CONTENT INDUSTRIES - TOKYO JAPAN

JAPAN WEIGHS DOUBLING BUDGET FOR SUPPORTING ANIME, CONTENT INDUSTRIES - TOKYO JAPAN

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TOKYO

The Japanese government is considering doubling its budget for supporting content industries such as anime, games and music to around 100 billion yen, sources close to the matter said.

The government plans to secure at least 500 billion yen over the next five years to promote overseas expansion, with the funding request to be included in fiscal 2027 budget proposals to be compiled this summer.

The discussion on reorganization comes as the public-private Cool Japan Fund Inc, established more than a decade ago to promote products linked to Japanese culture overseas, has accumulated massive losses due to poor performance by companies in which it had invested.

The government aims to finalize its policy direction by the end of the year. However, it remains unclear whether securing additional funding for a new initiative before the organization has produced tangible results would lead to an effective outcome.

The content industry is one of 17 sectors, including semiconductors, in which the government is promoting growth investment.

Overseas sales in the industry total around 6 trillion yen annually, exceeding the value of semiconductor exports, and the government has set a goal of increasing the figure to 20 trillion yen by 2033.

In the key areas of anime and manga, the government would support training translators and using artificial intelligence to produce works for overseas audiences. It also plans to strengthen measures against increasingly sophisticated piracy by overseas sites.

For games, the government would promote the development of markets for smartphone and computer titles, which have more room to grow than home console games. It is also pushing overseas expansion and talent development in music, films and dramas.

Support for content industries is also widespread abroad, with South Korea's annual budget reaching about 76 billion yen in 2023. In Japan, the business community has called for expanded funding while a group of ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers is seeking at least 500 billion yen over five years.

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JAPAN TO LINK HANEDA AND NARITA AIRPORTS BY NEW LIMITED EXPRESS TRAIN IN YEAR 2030s - TOKYO JAPAN

JAPAN TO LINK HANEDA AND NARITA AIRPORTS BY NEW LIMITED EXPRESS TRAIN IN YEAR 2030s - TOKYO JAPAN 

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TOKYO

A new limited express train service directly linking Narita and Haneda airports is expected to start operating in the 2030s and should reduce the current travel time of about 90 minutes between the two, sources close to the matter said Friday.

The move aims to make it easier for inbound tourists arriving at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture to transfer to domestic flights at Tokyo's Haneda airport and travel onward to destinations across Japan.

Keisei Electric Railway Co. plans to introduce a new limited express service in fiscal 2028 between Narita Airport Station and Oshiage Station in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, before extending it in the 2030s through the Toei Asakusa and Keikyu lines to Haneda airport.

The project also calls for the construction of a new elevated station and tracks for Keisei's Narita Sky Access Line at Narita airport, which links the airport with central Tokyo.

The plan aims to increase transport capacity by adding a second track to single-track sections on the Keisei and East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, networks, allowing trains to pass each other.

With the new station and additional track, the number of limited express trains per hour is likely to nearly double, the sources said.

Narita International Airport Corp., the transport ministry, and railway and airline operators have been discussing upgrades to Narita airport facilities, including the construction of a new terminal. They are expected to finalize the project's overall framework in the near future.

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TOKYO WARDS TIGHTEN SCREWS ON 'MINPAKU' HOME - SHARING AMID COMPLAINTS - TOKYO JAPAN

TOKYO WARDS TIGHTEN SCREWS ON 'MINPAKU' HOME - SHARING AMID COMPLAINTS - TOKYO JAPAN  

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Faced with complaints about noise, garbage and other nuisances, municipalities in Tokyo are ramping up inspections of minpaku private lodging facilities and imposing restrictions as the number of such properties rises.

Local authorities in the Japanese capital are zeroing in on unregistered providers of such lodging services, with some municipalities using ordinances to mitigate the negative impact on residential neighborhoods.

Owners are permitted by law to rent out vacant homes or rooms to tourists for up to 180 days per year. The number of properties used as minpaku facilities stood at 31,000 as of May 2025 before rising to over 40,000 a year later, according to the Japan Tourism Agency.

The national government is shifting away from its previous stance of promoting private lodging, with the agency notifying local governments in June that they can use local ordinances to ban such services if they harm the living environment of local people.

In Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward, which has the largest number of registered facilities, officials conducted inspections of properties on a June weekday when such services are not permitted, with services mostly restricted to weekends.

But at one location, they found travelers from countries such as Italy and Egypt. Officials asked them how long they had been staying and gave them flyers against littering and street drinking.

The day's inspection also found facilities that did not display proper signs or that were suspected of doing business without approval from the ward.

The ward received 1,334 complaints about home rentals in fiscal 2025, a roughly 1.7-fold increase from a year ago. It issued its first business cessation order to a minpaku provider in December.

Shinjuku is not alone. Toshima Ward, home to the Ikebukuro district known for its subculture, revised its ordinance to limit the maximum 180-day business operation cap to 120 days.

In a related move, a revised ordinance took effect in July, banning the launch of private lodging services near schools or in densely populated areas in Chiyoda Ward, unless their owners reside in the facilities.

Starting next April, staying at minpaku facilities will be subject to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's lodging tax.

Osaka in western Japan is another municipality whose promotion of private lodging under the push by the central government apparently backfired, with a flood of complaints about noise and garbage.

Toru Azuma, a professor at Rikkyo University in Tokyo, stressed that municipalities should consider their capacity to impose checks on minpaku providers, but he struck a cautious note about strengthening regulations across the board.

"The state should allow more leeway to local municipalities" in taking measures related to home-sharing services flexibly.

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WEATHER AGENCY WARNS TYPHOON TO MAKE LANDFALL OVER WEEKEND - TOKYO JAPAN

WEATHER AGENCY WARNS TYPHOON TO MAKE LANDFALL OVER WEEKEND - TOKYO JAPAN

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TOKYO

Japan's weather agency on Friday warned that a typhoon could approach the country from the Pacific and make landfall the following day, as heavy rain fell across western and eastern regions.

Along with the possible landfall of Typhoon Higos, the Japan Meteorological Agency also expressed concern about another typhoon, Mekkhala, which approached the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Friday and could move toward the Kanto region the following day.

The agency expects both typhoons to weaken into extratropical cyclones after approaching but urged the public to remain alert for landslides and flooding.

According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, over 2 million people across 13 prefectures in the Kinki and Kyushu regions were under evacuation orders due to the rain as of 7 a.m. Friday.

In Seika, Kyoto Prefecture, the highest level 5 emergency safety alert was issued for parts of the town after a landslide occurred in the morning.

The weather agency reported that a total of 600 millimeters of rain fell in Goto, Nagasaki Prefecture, between Tuesday and Friday morning, while more than 500 mm fell in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, and Ureshino, Saga Prefecture.

The agency warned of the possibility of strong storms across Okinawa Prefecture and eastern Japan. As Typhoon Higos moves northward off the country's southern coast, rainfall is expected to intensify in the Tokai and Kanto regions and continue through Saturday, with Typhoon Mekkhala also approaching.

Up to 300 mm of rain is expected in the Tokai region by noon Saturday, while the Kanto-Koshin region is forecast to receive up to 150 mm.

As of 11 a.m. Friday, Typhoon Mekkhala was moving northeast at a speed of 15 kilometers an hour off the coast of Okinawa's Kume Island.

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