Ukushima is located at the northern tip of the Goto Islands. Historically and geographically, it is often grouped with the Goto series, although administratively it belongs to the city of Sasebo. Sometimes it is also considered part of the Hirado Islands. What makes this island stand out are its lush green waters, golden sandy beaches, and vast grasslands that seem almost endless.
In Osaka's Ikeda city, a popular spot known as "Sky Torii" became the stage of a shocking scene. A couple of visitors, believed to be foreign tourists, grabbed hold of the sacred gate and started doing pull-ups. The act was filmed by another passenger, who became angry and later handed the footage to the police.
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Outside Japan, it is very common to see soccer players – whether still active or retired – covered in tattoos. But back home, things look very different. Tattooshaving been technically legal in Japan since 1948, yet former national team midfielder Yuki Kobayashi is still considered an outsider. His arms, shoulders, and back are inked.
Tokyo’s luxury apartments are in high demand among wealthy foreign buyers. With Chinese investors driving the surge, prices in central Tokyo have soared, fueled by low interest rates, a weak yen, and global demand.
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Japan has recently launched a unique little gadget that is winning hearts everywhere – a crab-shaped accessory designed to instantly cure all those little irritations that arise when eating ramen. With tiny claws and a belly that produces that strange "glug-glug" sound, it's impossible not to love this cheerful crustacean.
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Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare released new figures on September 12 showing that as of September 1, the country has 99,763 centenarians. That’s 4,644 more than last year. Looking back, when the Elderly Welfare Act was introduced in 1963, there were only 153 people over 100. By 1981 the number passed 1,000, in 1998 it topped 10,000, and now Japan is closing in on the 100,000 mark.
Josh Harrelson, a 6-foot-10 former NBA center playing for the Saga Ballooners in Japan's B.League, has been suspended for two months after admitting to assaulting a fan of the team. The punishment also includes community service, but many argue that it barely affects his career, as it occurs during the off-season.
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Tokyo residents have spoken. In a massive survey by Daiwa House Group, nearly 98,195 people over the age of 20 shared where they’d most like to keep living. The results were published in the “Good Home Net: Cities People Want to Stay In Ranking 2025 (Tokyo Edition).”
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