Business & Economy (2)
Shimonita Rice-Fed Pork Receives Gunma Quality Recognition
Gunma publicized Shimonita Meat’s rice-fed pork as its sixth GUNMA EXCELLENCE product on November 10; the certification itself dates to September 2. The producer describes feeding pigs rice-containing rations for at least 60 days, illustrating the prefecture’s push to distinguish local foods.
Gunma Career Fair Connects High School Students With Employers
A November 28 careers fair at the prefectural offices will bring high school students and families into contact with employers including Accenture and local companies. Announced November 11, it addresses awareness of regional career options and workforce retention.
Science & Technology (2)
Gunma Manufacturers to Share Practical Reskilling Cases
Gunma will host its second practical reskilling exchange on November 20 at the Isesaki Chamber of Commerce. Manufacturers KMO and Sanshin Kogyo are scheduled to present experiences in training and productivity improvement. Any achieved outcomes remain the companies’ reported claims.
Five Gunma Recipients Selected for Vocational Training Honors
Five Gunma recipients—three individuals, one company and one organization—were selected for national vocational development honors, the prefecture announced November 12. Their work spans skills testing and accredited training, underscoring the importance of institutions that sustain skilled labor.
Communities (2)
Maebashi School Festa Showcases Students’ Creative Work
Maebashi’s November 14–15 School Festa features art exhibits, stage presentations and storytelling at Miyaken Genki 21. The city-run event offers families a public look at local students’ cultural and educational work.
Maebashi–Akagi Fair Highlights Rural Food and Everyday Life
A November 15 market at Maebashi General Sports Park plans to feature regional produce, crafts, music and activities under the Slow City Maebashi–Akagi banner. The fair connects local agriculture with community life; the program is an advance listing, not a reported turnout.
Sports (2)
Gunma Crane Thunders Set for November 16 Home Game Against Shiga
The Gunma Crane Thunders are scheduled to host Shiga at Open House Arena Ota on November 16 at 7:05 p.m. The fixture offers a near-term focus for the region’s professional basketball community; the result is not yet known.
Takasaki Community Sports Program Recognized
Takasaki Minami Community Center was among six institutions honored in Gunma’s November 10 community-center awards. The prefecture highlighted its efforts to make physical activity more welcoming for children, a grassroots approach distinct from competitive school sports.
Culture (3)
Mishima Exhibition Revisits His Wartime Years in Gunma
The Gunma Prefectural Museum of Literature is exhibiting postcards and other material from Yukio Mishima’s wartime period connected to Nakajima Aircraft. A November 15 lecture by scholar Hideaki Sato examines the writer before and after Japan’s surrender.
Kiryu Artist Residency Opens Across Seven Historic Sites
Kiryu AIR runs November 13–December 6 across seven sites, including former textile buildings and warehouses. Artists affiliated with Tokyo University of the Arts explore the city’s industrial and architectural heritage through new work; viewing days are limited.
Maebashi International Arts Festival Continues Through December
The inaugural Maebashi International Arts Festival, running September 19–December 20, uses Arts Maebashi and other urban venues to connect contemporary art, architecture and city life. It remains an active cultural destination rather than a new November opening.