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
American Whose ‘Dream Was to Marry a Japanese Woman’
An American tourist suspected of murdering and chopping the head off of his Japanese “Tinder date” last month has been revealed to be a “mama’s boy” who once served in the United States Air Force. Yevgeniy Vasilievich Bayraktar, 26, is accused of killing 27-year-old office worker Saki Kondo before putting her severed head in a bag and then scattering the rest of her body in … [Read more...] about American Whose ‘Dream Was to Marry a Japanese Woman’
15 Countries And Their Typical School Uniforms
Schools in many countries around the world require their students to wear uniforms. This practice can be traced all the way back to 16th century England and the Christ Hospital School in London which in 1552 was the first school to introduce uniforms. Since then many debates have been had whether or not wearing uniforms has a positive effect on students. Some of people … [Read more...] about 15 Countries And Their Typical School Uniforms
Top Scary Places and Halloween in Japan – From Kawaii to Kowai
Witches, Ghosts, Goblins, and more (Keitai)Zombies than you can shake a stick at are currently shuffling up and down the streets in Shibuya, which can only mean that yes, Halloween is upon us once more. Seeing all the “sexy” scary costumes on display here, you start to wonder just how many people truly know the origins of Samhain Night. Brief … [Read more...] about Top Scary Places and Halloween in Japan – From Kawaii to Kowai
5 Mind-Baffling Myths That Are Commonly Held in Japan
Call them myths, wive’s tales, pseudoscience, or just plain bullshit. Every country has beliefs that fly in the face of science. Take the US, with their anti-vaxxers, climate deniers and creationists. Some commonly held beliefs are less insidious, and even seem credible. For example, if you read in a poorly lit room you will go blind. You were probably a small child the first … [Read more...] about 5 Mind-Baffling Myths That Are Commonly Held in Japan