An 80-year-old man was reportedly assaulted in an Oita public restroom, leading to the arrest of a Chinese national.
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China’s tourist decline is shaking Japan’s travel industry. Kyoto hotels now offer rooms as low as 3,000 yen a night, with Osaka and Nagoya also seeing steep drops.
China Tourists Drop, Kyoto Hotels Hit $30 Rooms as Japan Travel Prices Crash Read More »
Japan’s lost-and-found return rate reaches nearly 80%. It’s not just kindness—it’s law, culture, and trust. Discover how Japan’s unique system and values make wallets and cash more likely to find their way back.
Japan’s 80% Lost-and-Found Return Rate: How Law, Culture, and Trust Make It Possible Read More »
Tokyo has climbed to second place in the Global Power City Index 2025, overtaking New York for the first time.
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A post about welfare payments in Saitama City recently went viral on X, receiving thousands of shares and sparking heated debate. The headline bluntly claimed, "This is why foreigners come to Saitama," and the comments were full of outrage. Many users described the system as "ridiculous" and accused it of giving unfair privileges to foreigners.
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A heated argument broke out at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport when a Chinese tourist yelled “Taiwan is China” at Taiwanese travelers.
Tokyo Haneda Airport Clash: Chinese Tourist Shouts “Taiwan Belongs to China” Read More »
Japan plans to revise its immigration law in 2027, adding Japanese language proficiency as a requirement for permanent residency.
Japan to Require Japanese Language Skills for Permanent Residency by 2027 Read More »
Japanese table tennis star Harimoto Tomokazu, born to Chinese parents, faced boos and insults at the 2025 Chengdu World Cup. His dual identity makes him a lightning rod for controversy in China-Japan sports relations.