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Top 10 Cat Islands of Japan (Photo Feature)

September 3, 2024 by Japan Daily 1 Comment

In the never-ending debate as to whether cats or dogs are the superior animal, it’s pretty safe to say felines have the edge as far as tranquility is concerned. For example, an island full of stray dogs is likely to be visited by animal control, whereas an island covered in cats instead gets visited by tons of tourists. This ability to live in general harmony with the human … [Read more...] about Top 10 Cat Islands of Japan (Photo Feature)

10 Most Famous Cat Breeds In Japan

June 27, 2024 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

Let’s remember our feline friends who have made the internet a riot with their funny, cute videos and photos. Cats are the most notable thing on the internet. Japan has kept cats as domestic pets for thousands of years. There are close to 10,000,000 cats in Japan, making them more popular than dogs. Japan has two wild cats: the Amur Yamaneko and the other is known as the … [Read more...] about 10 Most Famous Cat Breeds In Japan

Nearly 90% of Japanese Firms View Trump as Bad for Business

A recent Reuters survey has revealed that almost 90% of Japanese companies see Donald Trump’s potential return to the U.S. presidency as detrimental to business. The survey, conducted by Nikkei Research, gathered responses from 233 firms, highlighting growing concerns over trade policies, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions. Many Japanese businesses fear that Trump’s approach to U.S.-China […]

Meet Tamiko Honda: The 90-Year-Old McDonald’s Employee with 23 Years of Dedication

The Remarkable Routine of Tamiko Honda In the heart of Kumamoto City’s Chuo-ku district in Japan, you’ll find an extraordinary person who has achieved legendary status in the realm of fast-food employment. Meet Tamiko Honda, a 90-year-old who proudly claims the title of the most devoted employee in McDonaldland. For the past 23 years, Tamiko […]

In Japan You Can Hire a ‘Professional Mourner’ To Cry at Funerals

Imagine standing at a funeral where sorrow hangs thick in the air but the tears aren’t just from family. Strangers, hired to weep, fill the space with wails and songs, guiding mourners through their grief. In Kyoto, Japan, and across parts of Asia, professional mourners, sometimes called “criers” bring a theatrical yet deeply meaningful presence […]

Man Gets Insane Abs in 5 Months Doing a Japanese Exercise Called Tabata

A Japanese Twitter user stunned the internet after showing the results of his Tabata workout training. The man, who goes by the handle, claims he was able to shed 13 kilograms (28.6 pounds) and 18.2% of his body fat using only the training method, according to The Star. The before and after pictures he posted […]

Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Temporarily Closed After Fatal Stabbing

Tokyo, March 27, 2026 – Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro, will remain temporarily closed following a fatal stabbing incident that occurred inside the store on the evening of March 26, 2026. A 21-year-old female part-time employee, Moe Harukawa from Hachioji, Tokyo, was stabbed multiple times in the neck and died at the […]