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Population Statistics of Mainland Chinese in Japan's Prefectures

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According to Japanese government statistics, as of June 2024 (Reiwa 6), there were 3,588,956 legally registered mid-to-long-term foreign residents in Japan. Among them, 911,464 were Chinese (844,187 from Mainland China and 67,277 from Taiwan), accounting for 25.39%. This means that one out of every four foreign residents in Japan is Chinese, a significant proportion.

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2025 Japan Rich List Revealed: Tadashi Yanai Tops the List for the Fourth Consecutive Year

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The American business magazine Forbes has released the 2025 edition of the Global Billionaires List. The Forbes Global Billionaires List, published annually since 1987 by the authoritative financial magazine, ranks individuals with a net worth exceeding $1 billion, serving as a definitive barometer of the world’s wealthiest individuals.

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2025 Japan Surname Rankings Released: Sato Tops the List, Rarest Surname Has Only 780 People!

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In April 2025, a statistical report based on surname data released the "2025 Japan Surname Rankings," covering 9,500 surnames. The top-ranked surname is "Sato," followed by "Suzuki" and "Takahashi," while the last-ranked surname is "Haba," at 9,500th place, with approximately 780 people nationwide in Japan.

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The Ranking Of Favorite "Vending Machine Manufacturers": Who Holds The Top Spot?

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A media outlet operating in Nagoya, named "Sablog," conducted a survey of 100 individuals in their twenties, asking, "Which vending machine manufacturer would you prefer to purchase from?" The survey was conducted online in August, comprising 62 females and 38 males in their twenties and older.

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Which Prefecture In Japan Ranks First In Terms of "Average Annual Income" and "Average Savings"?

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The prices of everything in Japan have increased, making life difficult as usual. Some people may not be able to save money due to increased living expenses. Each family's income and expenditure situation varies, but saving for future retirement expenses and children's education expenses is important. Which prefectures in Japan rank in the top 10 for "per capita income ranking" among prefectures? First, let us examine the average annual income rankings for households with two or more people and working households in each prefecture, as stated in the "Household Budget Survey Report (Savings and Debt Edition)" by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan.

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