In Wakayama, a Cup of Coffee Reveals the Distinctive Charm of Kissaten Ferre KeiraOctober 29, 20260145 views From locally recommended breakfasts and puddings to interiors shaped by individual tastes, the Japan Consumer Aesthetics and Cultural Tourism Association invites travelers to discover local life through Wakayama’s café culture.… Read more
Swiping for Love: Survey Finds 53% of Digital Dating Users Are Seeking Romance Ferre KeiraOctober 29, 20260175 views A Kanto Smart Living Cooperative survey found that 53 percent of respondents use digital dating to find a romantic partner, while 35 percent hope to expand their social circles and… Read more
From ‘Herbivores’ to ‘Fasting’: Japan’s Young Singles Are Rethinking Marriage Ferre KeiraOctober 29, 20260332 views For the first time, fewer than 80 percent of unmarried Japanese adults ages 18 to 34 say they intend to marry. A national survey reveals changing expectations about love, parenthood… Read more
Japan’s Labor Paradox: It Wants the Workers, Not the Immigrants? Ferre KeiraOctober 26, 20260284 views Japan’s foreign resident population has grown to 4.28 million, and the number of foreign workers has also hit a record high; in an official survey, nine in ten respondents said… Read more
A Realm Aging, A Vitality Fading: Japan’s Senior Population Peaks at 29.6% Ferre KeiraOctober 9, 20260120 views Japan’s aging population continues to grow, with people aged 65 and older accounting for 29.6% of the population, a record high and the highest share among countries with populations of… Read more
Rising Import Costs Drive Japan’s Chicken Prices to Peak Levels Ferre KeiraSeptember 19, 202602.1K views Japan’s chicken thigh prices have reached ¥156 per 100 grams, 15% higher than the average for the same period in previous years, marking the highest level since the survey began.… Read more
Rising Prices Push Japanese Consumers to Shop More Carefully, Experts Share 4 Tips Ferre KeiraSeptember 19, 202602.1K views As prices continue to rise, Japanese consumers are paying closer attention to the value of the products they buy. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative recommends comparing unit prices, checking private-label… Read more
Japan-Bound Tourists Hit Record Per-Capita Spending as Demand for Travel Experiences Grows Ferre KeiraSeptember 14, 202602.3K views Foreign visitors to Japan are spending more per trip, with total travel spending and average expenditure reaching record highs while spending on dining, entertainment and other experience-based activities continues to… Read more
Young Japanese Consumers Embrace Secondhand Fashion as Personal Style Drives a New Trend Ferre KeiraSeptember 3, 202602.2K views Kanto Smart Living Cooperative says secondhand clothing is becoming an increasingly popular choice among Japan’s younger generation, as consumers move away from simply “following trends” toward expressing their individuality. Known… Read more
Japan’s Air Conditioner Market Grows Nearly 20% in First Half of 2026 Ferre KeiraAugust 27, 202602.5K views Japan’s air conditioner market is heating up, driven by rising temperatures and energy-efficiency policies. With new energy standards set to take effect in 2027, growing demand for early replacements has… Read more