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Entries from 2014-03-01 to 1 month

What Vegetable is Most Consumed in Japan

According to the statistics by the government, the most consumed vegetable is cabbage. Onion is the second. I do not think that white radish (rank 3 vegetable) is common outside Japan. The following table shows yearly consumption of vegeta…

Number of Arrested Cases of Domestic Violence in Japan

There were 4,405 arrested cases of domestic violence in 2013. The following shows the breakdown. 85% cases are Injuries and assaults. Charge 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Homicide and murder attempt 44 49 46 55 61 Injury resulting in death 1 2 …

Number of Domestic Violence in Japan

The following tables present statistics of domestic violence in Japan. The first one is "number of reported domestic violence". I think the estimated number of domestic violence is flat during recent years, but people seem to be getting br…

Paid Circulation of Daily Newspapers in Japan

The below shows circulation data for daily newspapers in Japan from 2000 to 2013. In 2013, the total paid circulation of daily newspapers was 47 million copies, down from 53 million copies in 2000. It does not mean people have come to not …

Apple Consumption by City in Japan

The below shows yearly apple consumption per capita by city in Japan. Unit is gram. It is the average figure from 2011 to 2013. The survey was conducted by Japanese government and target people were families which consist of more than two …

Notable Earthquakes in February 2014 in Japan

The list shows notable earthquakes in February 2014 in Japan. Total 146 earthquakes which were bigger than "earthquake intensity 1" were observed in February. There was no big earthquake (bigger than earthquake intensity 5). No tsunami and…

Fruits Consumption by City in Japan

The table below shows yearly consumption of fruits per capita by city in Japan. Unit is yen (purchased amount). It is the average figure from 2011 to 2013. It seems that people in eastern Japan eat fruits much. City Purchased amount (yen) …

What Fruit is Popular in Japan

The following table shows yearly consumption of fruits per capita in Japan. Unit is gram. It is the average figure from 2011 to 2013. Fruit Consumption (g) Banana 19396 Mikan 12099 Apple 12069 Other citrus 5452 Pear 4242 Watermelon 4102 St…

Chewing wood for hamster = 473 yen ($4.68 €3.35)

My wife bought a chewing wood for our hamster. It cost 473 yen ($4.68 €3.35). Unfortunately the hamster is not interested in this wood. The hamster does not chew it. She also bought a chewing dishcloth gourd for the hamster. Its price was …

Electric Shaver Replacement Blade = 770 yen ($7.62 €5.46)

I dropped my electric shaver on the floor and the blade got broken. After that the shaver does not work, because the inner blade gets stuck with the broken outer blade. I bought new blade for 770 yen ($7.62 €5.46) at Yamada-denki. Here is …

Consumption of Wine by City in Japan

The following table shows yearly consumption of wine per capita by city in Japan. Unit is mL. It is the average figure from 2010 to 2012. People in Tokyo drink wine most. Rank No.2 Kofu is a leading producer of wine. Wine (mL) Tokyo 6,203 …

What Alcohol Beverage is Popular in Japan?

The following table shows yearly purchased amount by type of alcohol. Beer is the most popular. Low-malt alcohol which is called "second category beer" and Beer-like beverage (third category beer) are cheaper than traditional beer, because…

Consumption of Whiskey/Whisky by City in Japan

The following shows consumption of whiskey/whisky per capita in a year by city in Japan. Unit is mL. It is the average figure from 2010 to 2012. There is ten times differential between the highest city and the lowest. We can see the same s…

Consumption of Distilled Liquor 'Shochu' by City in Japan

In some parts of Japan (generally regions far from Tokyo), it is common to drink white distilled spirit called shochu. It is distilled from barley, sweet potatoes, or buckwheat. The following shows consumption per capita of distilled spiri…

Consumption of Japanese Sake by City in Japan

The table below shows consumption per capita of Japanese sake in a year by city in Japan (unit: mL). It is the average figure from 2010 to 2012. People in northern Japan drink sake much. City Consumption per capita (mL) Average 7,758 Niiga…

Outfits which new student of a junior high school has to buy = 89,290 yen ($884.06 €633.26)

My son will enter the junior high school from April. Before it, I had to buy his outfits at the school-designated stores with the fixed price. The school designated outfits, then students are not allowed to use other outfits. I think there…

Kid's Clothes for the Graduation Ceremony = 8000 yen ($79.21 €56.74)

My son will graduate his elementary school this March. I bought his clothes for the graduation ceremony of the elementary school. It cost 5500 yen ($54.46 €39.01) as 30% discount price. Its original price was 8000 yen ($79.21 €56.74). Most…

Consumption of Beer by City in Japan

The list below shows consumption per capita of beer (unit: L) in a year by city in Japan. It is the average figure from 2010 to 2012. Rank 1 Morioka is also No. 1 city of "consumption of total alcohol beverage" (see Consumption of Alcohol …

Consumption of Alcohol Beverage by City in Japan, Who is the hardest drinker?

Below shows consumption per capita of alcohol beverage in a year by city in Japan. It is the average figure from 2010 to 2012. Top 3 (Morioka, Aomori, Akita) are located in the northern side of Japan. City Purchased Amount (Yen) Average 41…

Average Wind Speed in Tokyo (1989-2011)

Here is the average wind speed in Tokyo (1989-2011). For 2011 data, you can see monthly records. Average wind speed Maximum wind speed Maximum wind Direction Date of Maximum wind m/s m/s MM/DD 1989 3.7 14.6 NNW 1/21 1990 3.6 14.4 S 9/20 19…

Fare table for JR Kyushu-Shinkansen

Fare of Kyushu-Shinkansen was raised on April 1st 2014. Here is the new fare table for JR Kyushu-Shinkansen (unit: yen). It is valid from 2014 April 1st. Upper row means basic fare and lower row means express fare. You need to pay both of …

Consumption of Tea in Japan

The table below shows consumption of tea in Japan. Total consumption of tea is decreasing these days. Table1: Consumption of tea (unit: ton) Green tea Black tea Oolong tea Total 1980 104,027 7,599 4,232 115,858 1985 95,953 8,086 12,568 116…

Knitting wool = 105 yen ($1.02 €0.73)

My wife bought a pack of knitting wool for 105 yen ($1.02 €0.73) at a 100 yen shop. She knitted a neckpiece. Pass case = 105 yen ($1.02 €0.73) I bought my pass case at a 100 yen shop. It also cost 105 yen ($1.02 €0.73). Tension rod = 297 y…

Diary = 1400 yen ($13.59 €9.79)

I bought a diary book for 1400 yen ($13.59 €9.79) at a stationery shop Maruzen. There are vertical line diaries and horizontal line diaries in Japan. I purchased a horizontal line diary in last December. One dozen pencils = 105 yen ($1.02 …

What Kaiju of Ultraman is Popular?

Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. and Yahoo Japan conducted a popularity vote of "Kaiju in Ultraman TV series" last year through the Internet. The following is the result of the vote. I cannot paste photos of Kaiju. Instead of them, please s…

Top 30 salaries of NPB (Japan Professional Baseball) players in 2014

To see 2015 version, click "Top 40 Salaries of NPB Players in 2015". 2016 version is Top 30 Salaries of NPB (Japan Professional Baseball) Players in 2016 The following shows the 2014 salaries for the top 30 NPB (Japan Professional Baseball…

What Sushi is Popular in Japan

So far, several surveys about people's favorite sushi were conducted on the internet. The result was varied. I cannot see common trend in those surveys. Survey 1: Men's favorite sushi, conducted by goo.ne.jp in 2006 Sushi Meaning Point 1 C…

Retail price of major products in Tokyo (2014 January)

I have updated the translation of "Retail price of major products in Tokyo". Now the latest version is for 2014 January's survey. You can download Excel data from "Retail price of major products in Tokyo". Consumer Price Index (2014 Jan.) …

What Car Model is Most Stolen in Japan, 2012

The following shows the number of stolen cars by car model in Japan. It is the number of cases which insurance companies paid insurance money for stolen cars in 2012 November. Hiace is a people-carrier (minivan) type car. It is popular in …

Admission fee of Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum = 500 yen ($4.95 €3.57)

I went to Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum with my son. It is located in the water front district of Yokohama city. Its admission fee is 500 yen ($4.95 €3.57), 300 yen for Junior high/High school students, 200 yen for elementary sc…

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