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This Japanese Airport Hasn’t Lost a Single Bag in Its 30-Year History

April 8, 2025 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

In a world where lost luggage is an unfortunate reality for many travelers, one Japanese airport has defied the odds. Kansai International Airport (KIX), located in Osaka Bay, has achieved an almost mythical status by maintaining a perfect track record—no lost baggage in 30 years of operation. This remarkable feat highlights Japan’s renowned commitment to precision, efficiency, … [Read more...] about This Japanese Airport Hasn’t Lost a Single Bag in Its 30-Year History

Beer, Happoshu and “The Third Beer”

Several weeks ago when a friend came to visit, we decided to go to the convenience store to pick up a few beers. Being a bit of a beer fan, she was familiar with names like Asahi, and Sapporo and was anxious to try new things, but she was not ready for the giant wall […]

The 9 founders of Japan’s biggest automobile companies

The Japanese car and automotive industry is known for its innovativeness, precision, and efficiency and is traced back to the pioneers who turned the sector into the powerhouse that it has become today. In the past, Japan has given the world many renowned names like Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda. These iconic brands are a […]

Black Holes Shoot Gas Like Bullets, Japanese Study Finds

A recent scientific breakthrough from Japan is challenging long-standing assumptions about how supermassive black holes behave. Researchers led by Lecturer Misumoto at the Fukuoka University of Education have uncovered evidence suggesting that these enormous cosmic structures shoot out gas not in smooth, continuous flows—as previously believed—but in rapid, fragmented bursts more like bullets. This discovery, […]

Japan Announces Draft Guidelines for Revoking Permanent Residency

Japan’s Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has released a draft guideline outlining the conditions under which permanent residency may be revoked for foreign residents who intentionally fail to pay taxes or social insurance premiums. The revision to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act will take effect in April 2027. Criteria for Revocation According to the […]

Why Japanese Wives Are Taking Loud Husbands to Court

Sleep is a necessity, not a luxury, in Japan. Rest is considered sacred due to the demands of long workdays, cramped living quarters, and cultural norms surrounding harmony. However, what occurs when that tranquility is disturbed by snoring? Unbelievably, Japanese wives have started suing their sleep deprived husbands, claiming that too much snoring is a […]