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Ogimi Village: The Secret to Japan’s Village of Longevity

March 25, 2025 by Japan Daily 2 Comments

Nestled in the lush, subtropical hills of northern Okinawa, Japan, lies a small village that has captured the world’s attention for an extraordinary reason: its people live longer than almost anyone else on Earth. Ogimi Village, home to just over 3,000 residents, boasts the highest percentage of centenarians in the world, earning it recognition by the World Health Organization … [Read more...] about Ogimi Village: The Secret to Japan’s Village of Longevity

Samurai and Ninja: 5 Key Differences in Feudal Japan

Samurai and ninja are two of the most iconic figures in Japanese history, often romanticized in movies, anime, and video games. While both are associated with feudal Japan, their roles, skills, and philosophies were vastly different. Understanding these differences is crucial to separating historical fact from the exaggerated portrayals often seen in popular culture. This […]

How to Become a Successful International Model in Japan

Modeling in Japan can be a dream career for many foreigners drawn to the country’s vibrant fashion industry, unique aesthetics, and global media presence. But breaking into Japan’s modeling scene as a non-Japanese requires more than just good looks — it takes preparation, persistence, and a clear understanding of how the industry works. Whether you’re […]

Same-Sex Couple in Japan Fights for Daughter’s Citizenship Amid Legal Limbo

Tokyo, Japan — A Japanese-American same-sex couple is taking the Japanese government to court after their daughter, born through assisted reproduction in the United States, was denied Japanese citizenship, rendering the child effectively stateless in her parents’ home country. The case exposes glaring gaps in Japan’s family registration system and its failure to keep pace with […]

Mount Fuji: 8 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know

Mount Fuji in Japan is a well-known symbol of the country. Its unusual conical shape, which is generally coated in snow, is a well-known shape frequently featured in ukiyo-e paintings (woodblock prints). There’s more to learn about the breathtaking mountain than meets the eye. Source: Wikimedia Commons With a peak of 12389 feet, Mount Fuji […]

20 Rare Pictures Of The Last Samurai From 1800s

In 1868, the samurai were outlawed and disbanded, marking the end of Japan’s feudal system and the beginning of the modern era. The Meiji Restoration, a series of events in 1868, restored effective imperial rule under Emperor Meiji. While emperors had existed before the Restoration, this event restored real power to the emperor, solidifying the […]