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5 signs that Japan is becoming a giant nursing home

August 27, 2015 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

With the birthrate at an all time low, and marriage rates plummeting as well, many are predicting that Japan may soon become a gerontocracy. In fact recent predictions by the government estimate that by 2060 nearly half of the country will be over the age of 65. The social, political and economic repercussions are massive including the collapse of the pension and social welfare … [Read more...] about 5 signs that Japan is becoming a giant nursing home

Highway Oasis: Destination Rest Stops

June 17, 2015 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

Recreation in Japan is serious business. Consider the people waiting in line for hours just for the chance to shake hands with a man in a furry mouse costume. Tokyo Disney Resort alone welcomes more than 17 million guests annually, and these figures are on par with the dozens of other amusement park in the country. Japanese people work hard and play hard, and there is no … [Read more...] about Highway Oasis: Destination Rest Stops

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Tokyo’s Hidden Gems: 6 Ryokans for an Authentic Japanese Experience

Tokyo is a city of contrasts, offering something for everyone. On one end, you’ll find five-star hotels with luxurious amenities fit for royalty. On the other, there are budget-friendly guesthouses (Ryokans) that provide the basics—like a bed and a bathroom—ensuring a comfortable, if not particularly memorable, stay. But nestled between these extremes are the exquisite […]

The Battle of Sekigahara

October 21st, 1600 marks one of, nay, arguably THE most important battle in Japanese history. This event led to the eventual end of the Sengoku period, and helped establish the Tokugawa Shogunate, which would forever alter Japanese history and culture – essentially making Japan what it is today. It was an ideological battle between two […]

What is the meaning of Hadouken

A detailed analysis of the Japanese used in Street Fighter II It was in February 1991 when Street Fighter II: The World Warrior was released by Capcom in Japan. It was a follow-up to the original Street Fighter, and the first one-on-one fighting game to give players a choice from a variety of player characters, […]

Japanese World War II Soldier Shoichi Yokoi Hid 27 Years In Forest To Avoid Being Captured By Americans

When Japanese sergeant Shoichi Yokoi returned to Japan after nearly three decades on the run, his primary emotion was regret. He said that his return was full of embarrassment. Yokoi, then 56, had spent the previous 27 years surviving in the jungles of Guam, where he had fled to avoid capture when American forces in […]

Japanese Man Detained in China for Bold Great Wall Prank

Beijing, China – A Japanese man in his 20s was detained in China earlier this year after a stunt at the Great Wall that authorities deemed a violation of public security laws. The incident, which occurred in early January, involved the man exposing his buttocks at the historic site while a female companion photographed the […]