True Story from Japan: I Spent ¥15,000 on a Mountain House with a Hot Spring... Then One Night, Someone Knocked Three Times on the Bathhouse Door from Inside

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Cheap houses are often for sale in rural Japan, but did you know that, besides the pitfalls of upkeep costs, there are also some hidden secrets?All the following are true stories submitted to Japanese websites like Note, Ameblo, and 5ch. We've selected the three most terrifying ones to share. Not for the faint of heart!

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Earning 20 Million Yen in Two Months? More Japanese Women in Debt Head Overseas to “Chase the Dollar”

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Increasing numbers of young Japanese women are choosing to work abroad in the sex industry to repay massive debts incurred at host clubs due to their “princess syndrome.” The strong dollar exchange rate has become the primary driver. A support group has issued a stark warning: this constitutes “highly organized human trafficking,” with many women returning home already addicted to drugs.

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Japan Is Quietly Closing the Door to Citizenship in 2026 – Here’s What Long-Term Expats Need to Know Now

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On November 25, 2025, Japanese media revealed that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government is preparing to effectively double the residency requirement for naturalization from 5 to nearly 10 years — aligning it with permanent residency rules.

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Seaside Romance VS Plateau Healing? Japan's Top 10 Magical Vacation Paradises, Your Perfect Summer Awaits!

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Do you prefer a beach or a highland vacation spot in the summer? This summer season, why not completely revel in Japan’s popular vacation destinations? We may also recommend accommodations for every vacation spot. Start planning an extraordinary summer vacation now!

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June 2025 Japan University Popularity Ranking: Kansai University Surpasses Waseda, Ranks Fifth

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JS Corporation's monthly "Japan University Popularity Ranking" shows that as of June 30, 2025, the latest national ranking lists "The University of Tokyo" as the top national university, "Osaka Metropolitan University" as the top public university, and "Aoyama Gakuin University" as the top private university. Among private universities, Kansai University surpassed Waseda University and Sophia University, securing fifth place.

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