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Japan Lifts Its Travel Ban On Solo Tourists

September 19, 2022 by Japan Informer

Last week, Japan loosened entry restrictions for foreign tourists by increasing the daily entry cap from 20,000 to 50,000. It was the latest step in a series of small steps towards reopening the country to foreign travelers. But now a more significant measure is on the horizon, with news that Japan will finally lift the ban on entry for individual tourists in … [Read more...] about Japan Lifts Its Travel Ban On Solo Tourists

Japan Will Ban Entry For Foreigners Starting From Tuesday

November 29, 2021 by Japan Informer

Japan announced on Monday that it would restrict entry for foreigners worldwide as a new coronavirus variant is spreading extremely fast, leading to a large number of nations tightening their border security. "We are taking the step as an emergency precaution to prevent a worst-case scenario in Japan," Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters. The move will be in effect … [Read more...] about Japan Will Ban Entry For Foreigners Starting From Tuesday

Students And Workers Can Now Finally Enter Japan!

November 14, 2021 by Japan Informer

Japan officially opened its doors to foreigners on the 8th of November. Thousands of workers and students who were not able to come into Japan for several months were waiting impatiently for this announcement. The government has eased restrictions on entry in the wake of cases of coronavirus within Japan continuing to fall. The daily totals have been lower than 1,000 per day … [Read more...] about Students And Workers Can Now Finally Enter Japan!

Japan’s travel subsidy program to cover half of costs from Oct.

TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan’s travel subsidy program, launched in July to help revive domestic tourism hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, will cover half of the travelers’ costs from October, up from the current 35 percent, tourism minister Kazuyoshi Akaba said Tuesday. Under the “Go-To Travel” campaign, travelers in Japan now enjoy a 35 percent […]

Fastest Mochi Makers in Japan and this Mindblowing Accurate Technique is Really in The Next Level

Especially, mochi (rice cakes) are commonly enjoyed all around the country, eaten during the New Year holiday season as part of cultural tradition. So it should come as no surprise that the process of making mochi is an art-form all in itself. But to the point of needing knife-like precision to the point of risking injury? […]

Echoes of Torture: Uncovering the Unimaginable in Junko Furuta’s Story

This chilling tale is about a 17-year-old Japanese girl named Junko Furuta that was kidnapped, raped, and tortured to hell for 44 days and then murdered with brutality by four men in 1988. The girl’s body was found in a concrete drum, and the murder trial followed, which was dubbed “the “concrete-encased high school girl murder case.” There […]

Japanese Artist Who Loves Making Cardboard Sculptures

One of the most versatile materials we have ever used is cardboard. Because it is recyclable and biodegradable, its versatility has made our lives easier. However, one Japanese woman has elevated the use of cardboard and displayed her exceptional talent by creating art with cardboard. Monami Ohno, a Japanese artist aged 29, creates many cardboard […]

Japanese wood-carving artist creates stunningly detailed forest animals crawling out of trees

Mori Kono, a Japanese-Canadian Artist, has more than 15 years of experience in wood-carving. He has been recognized by Contractors, Galleries, Millwork Industries, Public Arts in Canada and the US as a high-quality woodcarver and wildlife sculptor A Japanese wood carving artist, Mori Kono, began creating woodcarvings of wildlife from wood relics after trees fell. […]

There Is A Japanese Cat Shrine, And Its Monks Are Adorable

Almost every city and village in Japan has a local shrine or temple. Kyoto alone boasts over 2,000 temples and shrines. These shrines are visited by tourists and Japanese alike to honor the deities and pray for good fortune. One shrine in Kyoto is dedicated solely to cats, our favorite furry creature. Full-scale Cat Temple […]

Richest People in Japan: Top 30 Billionaires in Japan 2023

Japan has a strong economy and a vibrant business landscape that has produced some of the wealthiest individuals in the world. As of 2023, there are 30 billionaires from Japan on Forbes’ annual ranking of the world’s richest people. These successful business leaders come from a range of industries and have contributed to Japan’s global […]

Japan’s Rent To Do Nothing Man Has Thousands Of Clients In Line

Japanese have always been struggling with mental health issues, according to different surveys. One survey even showed that young adults’ primary cause of death was suicide. The country even has a “loneliness minister” to help tackle such issues regarding the mental health of citizens. This mental condition leaves citizens wanting comfort and company. This is […]

Japanese First Female League of Legends Champion

Secondary school understudy Miyu Otomo has become the main female victor at the All Japan High School Esports Championship. In the competition, Otomo and her group contended in the round of “Alliance of Legends,” a well known multiplayer online fight field (MOBA) title. Utilizing the handle ShakeSpeare, the capable 17-year-old gamer won the top prize […]

Japan’s F-15 Jet Crashed Into Sea And Crew Members Are Still Missing

Reports from the Japanese Air Self Defence Force state that recently, their F-15 jet nose-dived into the Sea on Monday. It happened not long after the jet took to air from the Komatsu Airbase located in the Ishikawa Prefecture. A part of the fighter that went missing was on its way to training with two […]