Event Brief
Local Government Websites in Japan Inaccessible
Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: Multiple local government websites in Japan are down, prompting an investigation by the central government.
WHO: Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara
WHAT: Local government websites became inaccessible
WHEN: Feb 25, 2026 at 8:18 PM ET
WHERE: Multiple cities in Japan
WHY: Cause of the problem is unclear; investigation underway
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