Mountains, Manufacturing and 150 Years of Change
This Sunday’s edition takes readers from Kōzuke Province and the Tomioka Silk Mill to advanced manufacturing, modern communities, football, food and art. Fifteen news reports are accompanied by a separate in-depth Gunma profile, news briefs and an Art Choice feature.
Discover Gunma: 150 Years of History, Changing Demographics and Extraordinary Places
From Kōzuke Province to silk mills, automotive factories and mountain hot springs, an illustrated guide to Gunma’s past and evolving present.
Original AI-generated editorial illustration inspired by the historical Japanese Nanga tradition associated with Komuro Suiun; not a documentary photograph or one of his paintings.
Read the Gunma special feature →November 15, 2026 · JAPAN.co.jp
Four Stories to Explore
Industry · History · Sport · Energy
Gunma News Briefs: 11 More Developments
A concise, source-linked roundup of additional developments selected for their relevance and independence from the 15 main reports.
Read News Briefs →Business & Economy
November 15 · 3 reports
Gunma Maps a Future in AI and Semiconductor Supply Chains
A prefectural survey explores which regional manufacturers could contribute to AI and semiconductor supply chains—and what remains to be proven.
From Classroom to Supermarket: Gunma Students Create Six Foods
Four schools and four retailers have collaborated on six products, turning business education into a test of real-world consumer demand.
Gunma’s Apple Competition Puts Local Varieties in the Spotlight
From golden Gunma Meigetsu to Fuji, the prefectural contest reveals the science, skill and market pressures behind regional fruit growing.
Science & Technology
November 15 · 3 reports
Inside Yamba: Making Hydroelectric Power Visible
Projection mapping offers visitors a new way to understand an 11.7-MW hydroelectric station and the long, contested history of the dam.
When a Cyberattack Stops a Factory, How Does Business Resume?
Gunma’s planned seminar links cybersecurity with business-continuity planning for smaller firms and supply chains.
Generative AI Enters a Community Center in Kiryu
Sakuragi Community Center’s prefectural recognition opens a wider question: how can public learning institutions use AI responsibly?
Communities
November 15 · 3 reports
Influenza Rises Again in Gunma, Triggering a Second Advisory
Reports reached 10.09 per sentinel medical institution; the article explains the surveillance threshold and practical public-health implications.
Gunma’s Hunting Season Opens Amid Wildlife and Farm-Safety Questions
The seasonal opening prompts a closer look at deer and boar management, agricultural damage, conservation and safety in mountain areas.
Ota’s Multicultural Festival Reflects a Changing Industrial City
Performances and community activities offer an entry point into the daily realities of Ota’s international residents.
Sports
November 15 · 3 reports
Maebashi Ikuei and Kendai Takasaki Play for Gunma’s National Berth
The schools meet again with a national championship place at stake; final-match results require official confirmation.
Thespa Gunma Travels to Kitakyushu for a J3 Test
A key away fixture provides a view of the club’s form, local identity and the supporters who follow it from Gunma.
Ota Wins Gunma’s Prefectural Citizens’ Sports Championship
Ota topped the city division with 189 points as thousands of athletes took part across Gunma.
Culture
November 15 · 3 reports
Gunma Opens 2,318 Historical Records to the Public
A new catalog release makes castle photographs, administrative documents and reproduced hot-spring records more accessible.
Takasaki’s King of Pasta Brings 18 Restaurants to the Table
A tasting competition reflects Gunma’s wheat heritage and the inventive local food culture of Takasaki.
Maebashi Revisits Its Samurai Heritage Through Armor and Artifacts
An Edo-period armor display and reconstructed sword illuminate the city’s castle-town past and the Matsudaira family.
Art Choice · Komuro Suiun
Japanese Nanga · 1874–1945
Komuro Suiun: A Master Who Helped Preserve Japanese Nanga
A curated look at a painter associated with present-day Gunma, his place in modern Nanga and three images whose original provenance remains unverified.
Explore the artist →Lead image is an original AI-generated editorial illustration, not an authenticated painting. The three historical images discussed in the feature have unresolved titles and provenance.
From November 14 · Six More Stories
Previously published · Not new today
Six independent stories selected from the supplied November 14 edition; these are not part of today’s Gunma report count.
Nissan’s Recovery Shows Progress, but Its Core Challenges Remain
Factory restructuring and a difficult Chinese market complicate efforts to restore the automaker’s operating performance.
NTT’s Physical AI Tries to Predict Robot Failures Before They Happen
A research approach evaluates possible movements against physical constraints, raising questions about practical deployment.
A Rare Freshwater Fish Gains New Hope Through Captive Breeding
An endangered fish found in a narrow habitat draws attention to conservation work and the condition of Japan’s rivers.
Autonomous Driving Faces Its Hardest Road Test in Hokkaido Snow
When snow hides road markings, the gap between successful demonstrations and dependable daily mobility becomes clear.
Japanese Corporate Pickleball Finds a New Audience
A company competition involving 135 teams highlights a growing intersection of sport and workplace relationships.
Japan’s Hyperrealistic Food Samples Step Into the Spotlight
A Wakayama exhibition explores a century of craftsmanship behind the convincing wax and resin dishes seen outside restaurants.
Weather & Horoscope
November 15–17
Gunma news illustrations are original AI-generated editorial art inspired by historic Japanese Nanga aesthetics, not documentary photography or original paintings by Komuro Suiun. Previous-edition images use a different artistic theme.
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