I Love Japan (日本大好き）

12/12/2025

Whats the most confusing train station🚉 in Japan?

12/12/2025

Theres two types of people at 5am on weekends in shinjuku.
People who about to go to work and people about to go home 😂

11/12/2025

Good Night from Japan 🇯🇵

10/12/2025

Based on the most recently reported data
(2024–2025 NPA statistics

Vietnamese — 1st place (largest group)
• 44.5% of all arrested visiting foreigners
• Mostly theft, shoplifting, overstaying, and work-related violations

Chinese — 2nd
• Fraud, illegal employment, theft, and organized crime groups (some cases)

Thai — 3rd
• Visa overstays, theft, and illegal work

Cambodian — 4th
• Shoplifting and property crime

Filipino — 5th
•Overstay, fraud, and property crime (varies by region)

Brazilian — 6th
• Vehicle-related offences, assault cases, and group-related crimes (in some prefectures)

10/12/2025

Did you know?
Japan Built the Safety Station System

Japan established the Safety Station system as a direct response to growing concerns about child safety and community protection especially during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Several serious incidents involving schoolchildren highlighted the need for safe places that anyone especially kids could reach quickly in an emergency.

Key Reasons Japan Created Safety Stations

1️⃣ Rising concerns about child safety

Japan experienced a number of high-profile cases involving:

• Child abductions
• Assaults
• Kids being followed on the way to and from school

These incidents deeply shook the nation. Parents demanded stronger real-world safety measures not just police patrols.

Safety Stations became a visible, accessible safety net for children walking alone.

2️⃣ Convenience stores are everywhere perfect for emergency help

Japan has:
• 24/7 convenience stores
• Staff always present
• Locations in almost every neighborhood

This made konbini ideal as:
• Emergency shelters
• Safe waiting spots
• Places where kids or vulnerable people can run to when scared

So the government partnered with major store chains to make it official.

In trouble? Just run to the nearest konbini. Japan’s Safety Stations have your back.

Only in Japan? 🇯🇵

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09/12/2025

The Paradox: Why is English Proficiency Low in Japan?

Despite mandatory English classes for 6+ years, Japan ranks 96th globally in English proficiency ("Very Low") Why?

1. The "Test" Trap 📝
Schools focus heavily on grammar and translation to pass difficult university entrance exams. Students can often read complex texts but struggle to answer a simple, "How was your weekend?"

2. The Katakana Effect 🗣️
Japan uses thousands of English loanwords
(like "Coffee" = Kōhī), but they are pronounced with Japanese sounds. This makes it incredibly hard for students to learn correct English pronunciation.

3. The Perfectionism Barrier 🛑
Cultural pressure to "save face" means many students are terrified of making mistakes in front of others. If they aren't 100% sure their grammar is perfect, they stay silent.

The Verdict: It's not a lack of effort—it's a system prioritizing accuracy over communication.

09/12/2025

Update: China continues to cancel flights to japan 🇯🇵

What’s happening now!

According to recent data, over 1,900 flights between China and Japan scheduled in December have already been cancelled. That’s roughly 40 %–45 % of all planned China → Japan flights for the month.

The cancellations coincide with a travel-advisory from the Chinese government urging its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan. This advisory arose after remarks by Japan’s prime minister about possible Japanese military involvement should China act against Taiwan — comments that Beijing strongly condemned.

Japan Faces Economic Consequences as Chinese Tourists Reconsider Travel Plans.

The impact of these flight cancellations is not just felt in the aviation sector but also within Japan’s broader tourism economy. Chinese tourists have long been a key source of revenue for Japan’s travel and hospitality industries. According to recent research, spending by Chinese tourists makes up about 0.4% of Japan’s GDP, and the ongoing diplomatic tension poses a real threat to Japan’s economic stability in the short term.

09/12/2025

Here's the latest update as of Tuesday December 9, 2025

At least 30 people were injured after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit north-eastern Japan on Monday night, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

The quake occurred at 23:15 (14:15 GMT) at a depth of 50km (31mi), about 80km off the coast of the Aomori region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. It prompted tsunami warnings which have now been lifted, while waves of 70cm (27in) were seen.

Some train services have been suspended and thousands of homes have been left without power as a result.

Authorities have also warned that a stronger tremor could occur in the coming days - urging the public to remain on high alert for at least a week, according to local media reports.

Addressing citizens affected by the earthquake, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said: "Reconfirm your daily earthquake preparedness, such as ensuring that you secure furniture, and prepare to evacuate immediately if you feel shaking."

Orders were issued for about 90,000 residents to evacuate, according to Reuters news agency.
The Aomori prefectural government said around 2,700 homes have been left without power. East Japan Railway has also suspended some services along the north-eastern coast