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Viral Disaster Rumor Impacts Japan’s Tourism Industry

May 1, 2025 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

Tokyo, April 28, 2025 — A baseless rumor predicting a catastrophic disaster in Japan on July 5, 2025, has spread rapidly online, causing a significant decline in tourist bookings and affecting the country’s tourism industry. The rumor, amplified by social media and sensationalist content creators, has led to widespread anxiety among potential visitors, particularly from Asian … [Read more...] about Viral Disaster Rumor Impacts Japan’s Tourism Industry

Top 6 Websites to Search Stigmatized Properties

April 16, 2025 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

Moving to Japan is an exciting adventure, but finding the perfect home can feel daunting, especially when you stumble across suspiciously cheap rentals. Could they be jiko bukken—stigmatized properties with a dark past? For foreigners eager to dive into Japan’s real estate market and uncover insider knowledge, understanding stigmatized properties is key to making informed … [Read more...] about Top 6 Websites to Search Stigmatized Properties

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Blades of Japan : Unveiling the 8 Famous Traditional Swords

Japanese swords are available in a variety of kinds, varying in size, shape, form, and use. A few of the most well-known types are the katana, which is a single-edged weapon used by samurai warriors; the tachi, which is a lengthy curved sword that the mounted soldiers use; the wakizashi, which is an oblong-shaped sword […]

Introduction to Stigmatized Properties in Japan: The Website “Oshima Teru”

Have you ever questioned if your current home or a future one could have been the scene of a tragic incident?In Japan, the concept of stigmatized properties—homes where tragic events like murders, suicides, or fires have occurred—has long been a sensitive issue in the real estate market. These properties, often referred to as jiko bukken (事故物件), carry […]

These are 15 reasons you should never travel to Japan

In a country with a unique culture like Japan, visitors can feel daunted by the rules and social norms that regulate public life and interpersonal relations. Foreigners visiting Japan are not expected to be familiar with Japanese etiquette, but knowing a few basics will go a long way in helping you adapt to local customs […]

Japan Trials World’s Fastest Internet: 402 Tbps and 50 TB/s Download Speeds

A new report by the Japan National Institute of Information and Communications reveals that the research team has achieved an incredible speed of 402 terabits per second (402 Tbps). The previous record for internet connection speed, set in October 2023, was 321 Tbps, following an earlier record of 226 Tbps in March 2022. Achieving 402 […]

Osaka Restaurant Sparks Debate with “No Chinese Customers” Sign

Osaka, May 14, 2025 — A yakitori restaurant in Osaka has come under fire after a discriminatory sign was posted at its entrance stating that Chinese customers were not allowed, citing “many people with bad manners.” The incident has triggered widespread backlash on both Chinese and Japanese social media, igniting debate over customer conduct, cultural […]