{
  "id": 3424449,
  "title": "Earthquake-Struck Ryokan Begins Construction of New Location",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/earthquake-struck-ryokan-begins-construction-of-new-location",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:18:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
    "slug": "the-japan-news-by-the-yomiuri-shimbun",
    "url": "https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20260826-345531/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kagaya ryokan, a renowned Japanese-style inn founded in 1906, has begun construction of a new location in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, following damage sustained during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake two years ago. The original building, which suffered serious damage, is being demolished, and the new facility will be erected approximately 300 meters away from its former site. The project, supported by public funds, is expected to be completed by spring 2031.\n\nSpanning 8,035 square meters, the future inn will consist of a seven-story structure housing 33 guest rooms, capable of accommodating up to 110 guests. The construction site was inaugurated with a ceremony on Tuesday, attended by Kagaya executives and architect Kengo Kuma. Kagaya President Takatsugu Watanabe expressed gratitude for the relief felt after eight months since the disaster, stating the aim to create an even better ryokan. The reopening of the new inn is anticipated by the end of fiscal 2028.",
  "summary": "A long-established inn forced to close by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake two years ago has held a ceremony to mark the start of construction at its new location in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kagaya ryokan begins new location construction after 2021 Noto Peninsula Earthquake damage.",
    "New inn to be 300 meters from original site, 8,035 square meters with 33 guest rooms.",
    "Kagaya President Watanabe grateful, aims for better ryokan by end of 2028 fiscal year."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
        "title": "Earthquake-Struck Ryokan Begins Construction of New Location",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/earthquake-struck-ryokan-begins-construction-of-new-location-3431111",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:18:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}