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【2025】Japan's Top 15 Recommended Budget SIM Cards Ranking

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Many people may find the communication fees of Japan's three major carriers too high and are considering switching to more cost-effective budget SIM cards (Japanese: 格安SIM). However, with a wide variety of options like ahamo, povo, Rakuten Mobile, and UQ mobile, each offering different data allowances and pricing, it's natural to have questions: "Are budget SIM cards reliable despite being cheap?" "Will I regret switching to a Japanese budget SIM card?"

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2025 Ranking of Average Annual Income by Prefecture in Japan!

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What is the average annual income for each prefecture and region in Japan? The well-known Japanese job recruitment website Doda compiled average annual income data from approximately 600,000 people registered with the doda service between September 2023 and August 2024. The results provide rankings for each prefecture and the average annual income for seven regions (Kanto, Tokai, Kansai, Chugoku/Shikoku, Hokuriku/Shinetsu, Hokkaido/Tohoku, and Kyushu/Okinawa).

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Osaka Ranks First Among Uncivilized Cities In Japan, Which City Is The Prioritizes Civility And Courtesy?

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Osaka is deemed the most uncivilized city among Japan's 47 prefectures... This conclusion stems from a survey conducted by Preply (USA), an online English conversation course website, regarding the actual civility status of various cities. On the other hand, Chiba City ranks first in terms of courteous cities.

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The Ranking of Colorectal Cancer Patients by Prefecture in Japan

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Colorectal cancer has been on the rise since the 1970s, making it the most common and deadliest cancer among the Japanese population. In the latest data, the combined number of colorectal cancer cases among Japanese men and women ranks first, while the number of deaths ranks second. However, there are regional differences, with certain prefectures appearing to have a higher susceptibility to this disease.

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The List of The Most Charming Female Celebrities from Hokkaido

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Today, we present to you the "Most Adorable Female Celebrities Ranking" from Hokkaido, based on a survey of 5,820 individuals. Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost and largest prefecture. It is brimming with charm, including magnificent natural landscapes that change with the seasons, as well as an abundance of seafood and delicacies from the mountains.Many Hokkaido celebrities hold deep affection for their hometowns, and numerous individuals share information about their hometowns on social media. Gathered here are the most beloved female celebrities! Let's now take a look at the rankings!

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Gunma Prefecture Ranks Second Among The Most Desirable Relocation Destinations

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On March 1st, the NPO Hometown Return Support Center, headquartered in Tokyo and providing assistance to rural relocation seekers, released the rankings of desired relocation destinations for each prefecture. Shizuoka Prefecture retained its top position for the fourth consecutive year, while Gunma Prefecture surged from ninth place last year to second, and Tochigi Prefecture maintained its third position from the previous year.

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