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The combined jackpot for the first prize and supplementary prizes totals 500 million yen. This year, […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/halloween-jumbo-lottery-launches-with-500-million-yen-jackpot/">Halloween Jumbo Lottery Launches with 500 Million Yen Jackpot</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/halloween-jumbo-lottery-launches-with-500-million-yen-jackpot/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4922</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Japan Plans Two-Year Job Transfer Rule for Foreign Workers in Eight Sectors</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/japan-plans-two-year-job-transfer-rule-for-foreign-workers-in-eight-sectors/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/japan-plans-two-year-job-transfer-rule-for-foreign-workers-in-eight-sectors/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:06:35 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4919</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Tokyo, September 18, 2025 – Japan’s government is planning a new rule that requires foreign workers in eight specific industries to stay in their jobs for at least two years before they can change workplaces. This is part of a new training and employment program set to replace the Technical Intern Training Program in April […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/japan-plans-two-year-job-transfer-rule-for-foreign-workers-in-eight-sectors/">Japan Plans Two-Year Job Transfer Rule for Foreign Workers in Eight Sectors</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/japan-plans-two-year-job-transfer-rule-for-foreign-workers-in-eight-sectors/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4919</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Japan Airlines Cuts Pay for 37 Executives After Pilot’s Alcohol Violation</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/japan-airlines-cuts-pay-for-37-executives-after-pilots-alcohol-violation/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/japan-airlines-cuts-pay-for-37-executives-after-pilots-alcohol-violation/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:09:10 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4915</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Tokyo, September 17, 2025 – Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced salary reductions for 37 executives following an alcohol-related incident involving a captain at Honolulu International Airport (HNL). The move comes after Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued a reprimand to the airline for inadequate internal controls. The 64-year-old captain, scheduled to fly […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/japan-airlines-cuts-pay-for-37-executives-after-pilots-alcohol-violation/">Japan Airlines Cuts Pay for 37 Executives After Pilot’s Alcohol Violation</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/japan-airlines-cuts-pay-for-37-executives-after-pilots-alcohol-violation/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4915</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Japanese Maid Cafe Owner Shares Story of Giving Birth at 14</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/japanese-maid-cafe-owner-shares-story-of-giving-birth-at-14/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/japanese-maid-cafe-owner-shares-story-of-giving-birth-at-14/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:17:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4911</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>A 37-year-old Japanese woman named Yuka, who co-owns a maid cafe with her daughter, has gained attention online after revealing she gave birth at age 14. According to the *South China Morning Post*, Yuka, now 37, spoke to *Oricon News* about her experience. At 13, she noticed irregular periods but did not realize she was […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/japanese-maid-cafe-owner-shares-story-of-giving-birth-at-14/">Japanese Maid Cafe Owner Shares Story of Giving Birth at 14</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/japanese-maid-cafe-owner-shares-story-of-giving-birth-at-14/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4911</post-id> </item> <item> <title>COVID-19 Infections Surge Again in Japan Amid Heatwave; 80% Linked to Nimbus Variant</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/covid-19-infections-surge-again-in-japan-amid-heatwave-80-linked-to-nimbus-variant/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/covid-19-infections-surge-again-in-japan-amid-heatwave-80-linked-to-nimbus-variant/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:04:12 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4905</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>September 15, 2025, reports indicate a resurgence of COVID-19 infections across Japan this summer, driven by the Nimbus variant (NB.1.8.1), an Omicron sublineage. The variant, first detected globally in January 2025, has been designated a “variant under monitoring” by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to its increased transmissibility, though it does not appear to […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/covid-19-infections-surge-again-in-japan-amid-heatwave-80-linked-to-nimbus-variant/">COVID-19 Infections Surge Again in Japan Amid Heatwave; 80% Linked to Nimbus Variant</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/covid-19-infections-surge-again-in-japan-amid-heatwave-80-linked-to-nimbus-variant/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4905</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Japan’s Ministry of Justice to Launch Survey on Hate Speech Targeting Foreigners</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/japans-ministry-of-justice-to-launch-survey-on-foreigner-hate-speech/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/japans-ministry-of-justice-to-launch-survey-on-foreigner-hate-speech/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:28:02 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4902</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>September 16, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Justice announced plans to conduct a fact-finding survey on hate speech targeting specific ethnic groups or nationalities starting in fiscal year 2026. The initiative aims to assess the current situation amid the growing influence of social networking sites (SNS) and the diversification of targets, with the goal of developing […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/japans-ministry-of-justice-to-launch-survey-on-foreigner-hate-speech/">Japan’s Ministry of Justice to Launch Survey on Hate Speech Targeting Foreigners</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/japans-ministry-of-justice-to-launch-survey-on-foreigner-hate-speech/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4902</post-id> </item> <item> <title>First Case of Clade Ib Mpox Confirmed in Japan</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox-confirmed-in-japan/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox-confirmed-in-japan/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:46:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4898</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p> September 16, 2025, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and Kobe City announced that a woman in her 20s, who visited a medical facility in Kobe, tested positive for the Clade Ib strain of mpox, previously known as monkeypox. This is the first time this strain has been identified in Japan. The woman, who […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox-confirmed-in-japan/">First Case of Clade Ib Mpox Confirmed in Japan</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox-confirmed-in-japan/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4898</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Japan and India Plan to Exchange Over 500,000 People in Five Years</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/japan-and-india-plan-to-exchange-over-500000-people-in-five-years/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/japan-and-india-plan-to-exchange-over-500000-people-in-five-years/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:20:26 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4895</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>On August 27, 2025, Japan and India announced plans to finalize an agreement for exchanging more than 500,000 people over the next five years. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet in Japan on Friday to discuss this initiative. A key focus of the talks will be increasing people-to-people […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/japan-and-india-plan-to-exchange-over-500000-people-in-five-years/">Japan and India Plan to Exchange Over 500,000 People in Five Years</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/japan-and-india-plan-to-exchange-over-500000-people-in-five-years/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4895</post-id> </item> <item> <title>How a Robotic Serving Cafe in Japan is Redefining Accessibility and Work</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/robotic-serving-cafe-in-japan/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/robotic-serving-cafe-in-japan/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:21:44 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cafe]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Robotic]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4669</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Tucked away in the heart of Tokyo is a coffee shop unlike any other. Known as the Dawn Avatar Robot Café, this spot has captured attention not just for its futuristic appeal but for the powerful story behind it. At first glance, customers are welcomed and served by sleek humanoid robots called OriHime-D. But what […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/robotic-serving-cafe-in-japan/">How a Robotic Serving Cafe in Japan is Redefining Accessibility and Work</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/robotic-serving-cafe-in-japan/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4669</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Sri Lankan Man Arrested in Japan for Alleged Visa Fraud Scheme</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/sri-lankan-man-arrested-in-japan-for-alleged-visa-fraud-scheme/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/sri-lankan-man-arrested-in-japan-for-alleged-visa-fraud-scheme/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:52:15 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4874</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>A 44-year-old Sri Lankan man, Mohamed Irfan, was arrested on July 7, 2025, in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on suspicion of orchestrating a visa fraud scheme. Authorities allege that Irfan facilitated illegal residency for fellow Sri Lankans by submitting falsified corporate documents to Japan’s immigration authorities. Irfan has denied the allegations.According to Kanagawa police, Irfan used […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/sri-lankan-man-arrested-in-japan-for-alleged-visa-fraud-scheme/">Sri Lankan Man Arrested in Japan for Alleged Visa Fraud Scheme</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/sri-lankan-man-arrested-in-japan-for-alleged-visa-fraud-scheme/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4874</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Japanese Company Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Workplace Harassment and Degrading Punishments</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/japanese-company-faces-lawsuit-over-alleged-workplace-harassment-and-degrading-punishments/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/japanese-company-faces-lawsuit-over-alleged-workplace-harassment-and-degrading-punishments/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:43:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4866</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>A lawsuit filed against Neo Corporation, an Osaka-based electrical equipment company, has brought allegations of severe workplace harassment and degrading punishments to public attention. Five former employees initiated the legal action in March, seeking 19 million yen (approximately US$132,000) in damages for what they claim were improper wage deductions and workplace bullying. According to the […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/japanese-company-faces-lawsuit-over-alleged-workplace-harassment-and-degrading-punishments/">Japanese Company Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Workplace Harassment and Degrading Punishments</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/japanese-company-faces-lawsuit-over-alleged-workplace-harassment-and-degrading-punishments/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4866</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Inside the Elevator in Japan That Comes With an Emergency Toilet</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/inside-the-elevator-in-japan/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/inside-the-elevator-in-japan/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:04:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[elevator in Japan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[emergency toilet elevator]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Japanese technology]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4848</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>In a country known for its cutting-edge technology, efficiency, and disaster preparedness, it comes as no surprise that even the smallest of spaces serve a greater purpose. One perfect example? The emergency-equipped elevator in Japan—complete with its own toilet. Yes, you read that right. An elevator in Japan may include a collapsible toilet as part […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/inside-the-elevator-in-japan/">Inside the Elevator in Japan That Comes With an Emergency Toilet</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/inside-the-elevator-in-japan/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4848</post-id> </item> <item> <title>The Japanese Company Rewarding Non-Smoking Employees With 6 Extra Vacation Days</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/the-japanese-company-rewarding-non-smoking-employees/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/the-japanese-company-rewarding-non-smoking-employees/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:55:35 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Japanese company]]></category> <category><![CDATA[non-smoker vacation Japan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Piala Inc Japan]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4854</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Japanese Company Redefining Work-Life Balance Through Health Incentives In a country where hard work and long hours are deeply ingrained in the corporate culture, one Japanese company is turning heads—and gaining global attention—for rewarding its non-smoking employees with something money can’t buy: time. Yes, a Japanese company based in Tokyo is offering non-smokers an […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/the-japanese-company-rewarding-non-smoking-employees/">The Japanese Company Rewarding Non-Smoking Employees With 6 Extra Vacation Days</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/the-japanese-company-rewarding-non-smoking-employees/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4854</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Explore the Akita Inu Museum in Odate City and Meet Japan’s Most Loyal Dog</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/akita-inu-museum-in-odate-city/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/akita-inu-museum-in-odate-city/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:53:30 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[History]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Akita Inu Museum in Odate City]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hachiko history museum]]></category> <category><![CDATA[visit Odate Japan]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4828</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Deep in the mountains of northern Japan lies Odate City, a quiet, scenic place best known as the birthplace of one of Japan’s most iconic and loyal dog breeds—the Akita Inu. While many may know of Hachiko, the famously faithful Akita who waited for his owner every day at Shibuya Station, fewer realize that his […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/akita-inu-museum-in-odate-city/">Explore the Akita Inu Museum in Odate City and Meet Japan’s Most Loyal Dog</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/akita-inu-museum-in-odate-city/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4828</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Japanese Princess Kako Surprises the World by Sleeping in Economy Class – Royal Humility Goes Viral</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/japanese-princess-kako-surprises-the-world/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/japanese-princess-kako-surprises-the-world/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:28:03 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[economy class princess]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Japan trending news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Princess Kako]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4834</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>In a world where royalty often travels in luxury, Japanese Princess Kako has taken the internet by storm—not for wearing a crown, but for catching some sleep in economy class. The sight of a member of Japan’s imperial family resting quietly among everyday travelers has sparked admiration, curiosity, and deep respect across social media platforms. […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/japanese-princess-kako-surprises-the-world/">Japanese Princess Kako Surprises the World by Sleeping in Economy Class – Royal Humility Goes Viral</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/japanese-princess-kako-surprises-the-world/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4834</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Encounter the Aomori Ice Monsters and Explore Japan’s Surreal Winter Sculptures Created by Nature</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/encounter-the-aomori-ice-monsters/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/encounter-the-aomori-ice-monsters/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:10:09 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[History]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Aomori Ice Monsters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[juhyo]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4599</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Japan is known for its delicate cherry blossoms, dramatic autumn foliage, and powdery ski resorts—but high in the mountains of Aomori Prefecture, winter unveils a sight unlike anything else on Earth. 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This jet-black confection is a culinary experiment and a striking fashion statement that makes it stand out in a crowd. 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These aren’t trained animals in an enclosure or part of a staged ritual. They’re free, untamed, and somehow deeply connected to the sacred surroundings of the local […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/why-wild-foxes-in-miyagi-bow-to-shrine-visitors/">Why Wild Foxes in Miyagi Bow to Shrine Visitors and What It Really Means</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/why-wild-foxes-in-miyagi-bow-to-shrine-visitors/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4767</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Purrfectly Cute as Japan’s Cafes Serve 3D Foam Cats on Top of Lattes</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/japans-cafes-serve-3d-foam-cats-on-top-of-lattes/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/japans-cafes-serve-3d-foam-cats-on-top-of-lattes/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:05:12 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[3D]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cafes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Foam cats]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4573</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Imagine holding a warm latte in your hands and enjoying the scent when you notice a cute little cat with pointed ears and whiskers made of velvety foam sitting directly on top of your beverage. 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Here, skilled baristas are creating delightful masterpieces out of your everyday […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/japans-cafes-serve-3d-foam-cats-on-top-of-lattes/">Purrfectly Cute as Japan’s Cafes Serve 3D Foam Cats on Top of Lattes</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/japans-cafes-serve-3d-foam-cats-on-top-of-lattes/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4573</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Japanese Walking- The 30-Minute Fitness Habit Transforming Lives</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/japanese-walking/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/japanese-walking/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:01:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Japanese fitness culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Japanese walking benefits]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4718</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Staying healthy is one of the best ways and often feels like a luxury to us in today’s fast-paced world. With busy schedules, long work hours, and endless responsibilities, most people struggle to find time for exercise. 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One case, in particular, has captivated people across Asia and beyond—a Japanese influencer who has spent nearly a decade altering her appearance to the point that she is now unrecognizable from her former […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/japanese-influencer-became-unrecognizable/">Japanese Influencer Spends Over $170,000 on Surgery and Becomes Unrecognizable.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/japanese-influencer-became-unrecognizable/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4677</post-id> </item> <item> <title>“Edible Luxury: The Rise of 24-Karat Gold Leaf Sushi in Japanese Cuisine”</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/24-karat-gold-leaf-sushi-in-japanese-cuisine/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/24-karat-gold-leaf-sushi-in-japanese-cuisine/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:00:50 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[24-karat gold]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gold leaf sushi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kanazawa]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4590</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Imagine a bite of sushi so luxurious it glimmers with real 24-karat gold. That’s the allure of gold leaf sushi—a dish where edible gold transforms a traditional meal into a culinary spectacle. Originating in Japan and embraced worldwide in elite restaurants, gold leaf sushi delivers visual glamour and a dash of novelty. 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This isn’t a gimmick or a joke—it’s part of a serious scientific effort to understand the human microbiome better, and it’s offering real […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/get-paid-for-your-poop-in-japan/">Why You Can Get Paid for Your Poop in Japan and How It’s Changing Medical Research</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/get-paid-for-your-poop-in-japan/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4805</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Yuka Takaoka, Dubbed ‘Real-Life Yandere,’ Reemerges Online After Prison Release</title> <link>https://japanandextra.com/yuka-takaoka-dubbed-real-life-yandere-reemerges-online-after-prison-release/</link> <comments>https://japanandextra.com/yuka-takaoka-dubbed-real-life-yandere-reemerges-online-after-prison-release/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Japan Daily]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:36:34 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Crime]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://japanandextra.com/?p=4811</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>In May 2019, Yuka Takaoka, then 21 years old and working as a hostess, stabbed her boyfriend, Phoenix Luna, a bar host, in their apartment in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward. The attack followed suspicions of infidelity after Takaoka reportedly found photos on Luna’s phone. The case drew widespread attention, in part due to a photo showing […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com/yuka-takaoka-dubbed-real-life-yandere-reemerges-online-after-prison-release/">Yuka Takaoka, Dubbed ‘Real-Life Yandere,’ Reemerges Online After Prison Release</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://japanandextra.com">Japan & Extra</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://japanandextra.com/yuka-takaoka-dubbed-real-life-yandere-reemerges-online-after-prison-release/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4811</post-id> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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