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Japan’s Environment Ministry published results on freshwater fish from a nationwide baseline nature survey covering 2022–2025 on 5 October. The survey compiled distribution information for 113 of its 115 target species and also organized records for 11 related species outside the target group.
Data includedJapan’s environment and agriculture ministries published the second edition of the country’s list of non-native species that may harm ecosystems on 11 September. The ministries had reviewed the 2015 first edition with scientific experts since fiscal 2023, taking account of updated information on species’ spread and ecological impacts.
Data includedJapan's environment ministry submitted its opinion on 2 October on a preliminary environmental assessment for a wind project off Murakami and Tainai. The proposal comprises 46 turbines in the 15 MW class and total capacity of 690–736 MW.
Data includedJapan's Statistics Bureau reported a September price of 172 yen per litre for regular gasoline in Tokyo's special wards. Store-sale kerosene in an 18-litre quantity was 11 percent more expensive than a year earlier.
Data includedJapan's environment ministry published findings on 2 October from an integrated survey of Nishinoshima conducted in July 2026. The report describes changing landforms and wildlife, as well as trial equipment for continued remote monitoring.
Data includedConsumer prices across Tokyo's 23 wards rose 2.7% year over year in September. The index excluding fresh food also increased 2.7%, while the measure excluding fresh food and energy rose 3.0%.
Data includedJapan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.5% in August 2026. Employment rose by 140,000 year over year while the number of unemployed people fell by 20,000.
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