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Japan’s Fax Machines: The Last Analog Holdout That Refuses to Die
Japan eliminated floppy disks and pagers, but fax machines remain the analog technology that 400 government ministries fought to protect. The last holdout refuses to die.
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Hanko panko: Japanese schools struggle to stamp out seals and faxes before 2026 deadline
Despite Japan’s digital upgrade efforts, 77% of schools still buzz with the sound of fax machines, showcasing an amusing blend of modern needs and old-tech comforts.
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Death threat faxes sent to schools for 3 straight days
Death-threat faxes hit Japanese schools three days running — a reminder the fax line is still where some of 2023’s strangest messages arrive.
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A strange love affair: Why won't Japan get rid of fax machines?
Why Japan still loves its fax machines: even after a national push to scrap them, local offices keep faxing. A look at the cultural roots.
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Why Japan’s Love for Fax Machines Just Won’t Die
Killing the fax machine in Japan has proven harder than some would have hoped.
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Tokyo Authorities Are Finally Phasing Out Floppy Disks
Tokyo authorities take a leap into the future, phasing out floppy disks and fax machines, as the COVID-19 pandemic reveals the antiquity of their bureaucratic systems.
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Post on reddit /r/sysadmin: Fax – Why?
Why does fax still exist? Sysadmins on r/sysadmin give the honest answers — legal weight, audit trails, and the customers who simply will not switch.
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