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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

A Taste of Japan: Why There’s a KitKat Flavor for Every Prefecture

Walk into any convenience store or souvenir shop across Japan, and you’ll find something both familiar and surprising: KitKats in every color, flavor, and form imaginable. Unlike their chocolate-only cousins found in most countries, Japanese KitKats are a world of their own. That’s because, in Japan, there’s a KitKat flavor for every prefecture—from wasabi in […]

7 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Japan

Japan is a safe country, with generally low crime rates. However, it does have a few areas that are considered unsafe. Japan’s most dangerous neighborhoods typically fall into two categories: red-light districts and slums. Slums are rare but do exist, while red-light districts are more common. However, only the largest and most notorious red-light districts […]

The Meaning of ‘Sensei’ And How To Use It Properly In Japanese

The most famous Japanese word students learn first is 先生. This is because many people travel to Japan to study or teach Japanese and encounter the word daily. 先生 usually attaches to the family name. Yamada-sensei would be how you refer to a teacher named ‘First name’ Yamada. However, Japanese people know that foreigners use […]

The Story of Japan’s “One-Passenger Train” That Ran Until Graduation

In Japan, a country known for its dedication to service and punctuality, an extraordinary act of commitment unfolded. Japan Railway’s Hokkaido division decided to keep a rural train route active for a single passenger – a high school student commuting to school. This inspiring story took place in Kami-Shirataki Station, a small and remote stop […]

108-year-old Japanese woman is crowned the oldest barber in the world

At the remarkable age of 108, Shitsui Hakoishi has been officially certified as the world’s oldest barber by Guinness World Records, Her impressive title was confirmed by LongeviQuest., an organization that meticulously verifies records related to longevity and extraordinary human achievements. a title that underscores her lifelong passion and dedication to her craft. Born on […]