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Top 10 attractive female idols according to Japanese fans

April 3, 2023 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

Japanese cultures have many similar and share a lot about aesthetics with Korean culture. The characteristics of the ideal body include large eyes and clear skin, body type of body type, etc. But there are few differences: Japanese culture often prefers a more avant -garde and more natural appearance. The following are the 10 best female idols according to Japanese Internet … [Read more...] about Top 10 attractive female idols according to Japanese fans

Japan and Singapore Now Have the World’s Most Powerful Passports

August 26, 2022 by Japan Daily 1 Comment

Japanese and Singaporean citizens hold the world’s most powerful passports in the final quarter of the year, being able to visit a respective total of 190 destinations without a visa. The ranking comes from the Henley Passport Index, which collects data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and supplements, enhances and updates through “extensive in-house … [Read more...] about Japan and Singapore Now Have the World’s Most Powerful Passports

Why the Japanese Passport Is So Powerful

April 8, 2022 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

For years, the Japanese passport has consistently ranked among the most powerful in the world, granting its holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to an extensive number of destinations. In the latest Henley Passport Index, Japan frequently holds the top spot, allowing citizens to travel to over 190 countries without the need for prior visa arrangements. But what makes the … [Read more...] about Why the Japanese Passport Is So Powerful

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The Fox’s Wedding

Depending on where you are from, there are various expressions for rainfall on a sunny day. The proper term is “sunshower,” however in the Southern United States you might hear the phenomenon referred to as “the devil beating his wife.” In Japan the phrase kitsune no yomeiri or “The Fox takes a wife”, (or in other regions kitsune […]

3 Generations of Japanese-Brazilians: Issei to Yonsei and Visa Differences

The distinctions between generations of Issei, Nissei, Sansei, and Yonsei can be confusing, especially for those who are not descendants of Japanese immigrants. Even among descendants, the many categories can sometimes be unclear. Additionally, the category a person belongs to can significantly impact their ability to obtain a work visa for Japan. Some may find […]

The Origins of Cosplay

If you’re in Japan right now you might have noticed the hordes of Cosplay enthusiasts in Nagoya and also Tokyo this year. Yes, it’s that time of the year again – the WCS – or World Cospay Summit is once again underway, bringing with it incredible costumes, dedicated fans, and perhaps one or two questions of why people […]

The Johatsu: Japan’s “Evaporated People” Who Vanish Without a Trace

In a world where connectivity is often taken for granted, the idea of someone disappearing without a trace seems almost unimaginable. Yet, in Japan, a phenomenon known as Johatsu (蒸発), or “evaporation,” has been a part of the social fabric for decades. These are individuals who choose to vanish from their lives, leaving behind families, […]

Japanese Scientists Create Peptide to Block COVID-19 Infections

Researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo and Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University have developed a groundbreaking peptide that can prevent COVID-19 infections by targeting the virus’s spike proteins. This peptide, a short chain of 39 natural amino acids, has shown promising results in lab tests involving human cells and hamsters. The team, led by […]