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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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Tokyo Tax Official Fired for Tax Fraud and Moonlighting at Soapland

Tokyo, Japan —A female employee of the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau in her 40s has been dismissed for fraudulently claiming over 2.3 million yen (approx. USD 16,000) in tax refunds. Over the past five years, she falsely reported non-deductible cosmetic surgery expenses in her tax returns. Her fraudulent activities, including using relatives’ names for additional […]

Sakana: The Heart of Japanese Seafood Cuisine

Japanese food is well-known for its delicate flavors, fresh ingredients, and rich cultural importance. At the center of this culinary heritage lies sakana, which simply means “fish” in Japanese yet stretches well beyond a basic component. Fish plays a crucial role in Japan’s gastronomic heritage, encompassing a diverse range of seafood delicacies, preparation methods, and […]

Taika Reforms: A Pivotal Turning Point in Japanese History

The Taika Reforms (“Great Change”) were a series of political and administrative reforms implemented in Japan in 645 CE under Emperor Kōtoku. Those reforms represented a substantial turn toward centralized imperial rule, primarily influenced by Chinese Confucian and bureaucratic ideals. The Taika reforms aimed to consolidate power under the emperor and establish a structured government, replacing […]

Getting an International Driver’s License

A few years ago, I was hired to translate for an engineer who was being sent to the US to meet with customers. I imagined it would more or less consist of sitting in boring meetings and looking up a lot of scientific mumbo jumbo in the dictionary. I later found out that, at least […]

Japan’s Unusual “Divorce Insurance” Charms: Sacred Protection for Modern Marriages

In a nation where modernity and tradition frequently coexist, Japan never ceases to astound the world with its distinctive cultural customs. Among these are divorce insurance charms, a unique but sincere gift from some Shinto shrines. These charms, in contrast to traditional omamori (protective amulets), are intended to keep couples together, prevent marital misfortune, and […]