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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

Taika Reforms: A Pivotal Turning Point in Japanese History

The Taika Reforms (“Great Change”) were a series of political and administrative reforms implemented in Japan in 645 CE under Emperor Kōtoku. Those reforms represented a substantial turn toward centralized imperial rule, primarily influenced by Chinese Confucian and bureaucratic ideals. The Taika reforms aimed to consolidate power under the emperor and establish a structured government, replacing […]

Nagoro Village – Where Scarecrows Outnumber People

Concealed deep within the misty mountains of Tokushima Prefecture is a village like none other. Technically called Nagoro, but affectionately called Scarecrow Village, this remote Japanese village is home to fewer than 30 people and more than 350 life-sized scarecrows. Each doll, utterly human-like and attired in everyday scenes, is a silent remembrance of the […]

A Guide to Ketsuekigata and Japan’s Blood Type Personalities

Japan’s Blood Type Personalities In many parts of the world, blood type is treated strictly as medical information—useful for emergencies, transfusions, or understanding basic health risks. But in Japan, it holds a much deeper meaning. Known locally as Ketsuekigata, the idea that your blood type shapes your personality is a long-standing belief that continues to […]

Honda has become Japan’s first private company to launch and land a reusable rocket

In a surprising leap into the aerospace sector, Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the research and development arm of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., successfully conducted a launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket on June 17, 2025, at its facility in Taiki Town, Hokkaido, Japan. The test, announced as a milestone toward achieving suborbital […]

Japan Records Largest Population Decline in History

Tokyo – Japan’s population experienced its most significant annual drop on record, with the number of Japanese citizens falling by 898,000 to 120.3 million as of October 2024, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. This marks the 13th consecutive year of decline for the non-foreign population and the 14th year of overall […]