Japan Tackles Sleep Crisis with New “Sleep Disorder” Categories Ferre KeiraApril 25, 202601.8K views In an effort to improve public awareness of sleep-related issues and address low consultation rates, the Japanese government is reforming its healthcare system by introducing clearly defined “sleep disorder” categories… Read more
Japan Tightens In-Flight Power Bank Rules, Limits to Two Per Passenger and Bans Onboard Use Ferre KeiraApril 25, 202601.8K views Amid growing safety concerns over lithium batteries, Japan is introducing stricter regulations on power banks carried by airline passengers. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – To enhance aviation safety, the Japanese government… Read more
Are People Eating Less Fruit? Japan’s Consumption Halves Over 50 Years Ferre KeiraApril 25, 202601.8K views Despite strong agricultural exports, fruit consumption in Japan continues to decline. Over the past 50 years, per capita intake has fallen by half, reflecting changing eating habits. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Japan Food Exports Hit Record High as Beef and Green Tea Drive Growth Ferre KeiraApril 16, 202601.9K views Japan’s agricultural and food exports continue to grow steadily, with beef, green tea, and sake rapidly emerging as new drivers of overall export expansion. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – According to… Read more
Japan Bento Trend: Over 80% Bring Homemade Lunches, Male Participation Rises Ferre KeiraApril 16, 202601.9K views A latest survey shows that the proportion of people in Japan preparing their own bento lunches continues to climb, reaching a record high. The trend reflects noticeable changes in lunch… Read more
Capsule Toy Craze Continues in Japan, Over 60% Try Their Luck Monthly Ferre KeiraApril 16, 202601.9K views From capsule machines to blind boxes and character lotteries, Japan’s “random merchandise” trend remains strong, with more than 60% of consumers making at least one purchase per month. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Japan Domestic Air Travel Hits Record High, Surpasses 111 Million Passengers in 2025 Ferre KeiraApril 9, 202602K views Japan’s domestic aviation market has fully recovered, with record passenger numbers in 2025 driven by tourism and business travel, signaling a new phase of growth. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Japan’s… Read more
Japan’s Natto Exports Triple as Global Demand Continues to Rise Ferre KeiraApril 9, 202602K views As Japan’s tourism industry rebounds and global health awareness grows, natto is rapidly expanding into international markets. Export volumes have reached record highs, highlighting the global appeal of this traditional… Read more
Tokyo Finds ¥4.5 Billion in Lost Cash in a Year; Over Half of Lost Items Returned Ferre KeiraApril 9, 202601.9K views Losing personal belongings is every traveler’s nightmare, but in Japan, more than half of lost items are eventually recovered. The latest statistics show that both lost-and-found reports and cash returns… Read more
Japan Pushes Contactless Delivery Policy; Aims for 50% Usage by 2030 Ferre KeiraApril 2, 202601.9K views To address labor shortages and rising delivery demand, the Japanese government has approved the “Logistics Policy Outline,” accelerating the adoption of contactless delivery methods such as “placement delivery” and targeting… Read more