Japan’s Food Exports Hit Record High as Green Tea and Yellowtail Lead Growth Ferre KeiraAugust 27, 202602.5K views Japan’s agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food exports reached 897.7 billion yen, marking an increase of more than 10% year-on-year and setting a new record high for the same period. Green… Read more
Japan’s Population Continues to Shrink as Foreign Resident Population Surpasses 4 Million Ferre KeiraAugust 21, 202602.1K views Japan is facing a major demographic shift as its Japanese population continues to decline while the number of foreign residents rises rapidly. New data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs… Read more
Japan’s Rising Prices Put Pressure on Households as 95% of Consumers Feel Costs Increasing Ferre KeiraAugust 21, 202602K views Rising prices in Japan continue to impact people’s lives, with over 90% of respondents believing that prices are currently higher than last year, and another 90% expecting them to continue… Read more
Japan’s Convenience Stores Become Summer Cooling Havens Ferre KeiraAugust 5, 202602.3K views As Japan faces another summer of extreme heat, convenience stores have become more than just places to shop. With extensive nationwide coverage and a wide range of daily services, they… Read more
Japan Theme Park Ticket Prices Continue to Rise, Increasing Summer Travel Costs Ferre KeiraAugust 5, 202602.3K views Japan’s tourism boom continues, but the cost of visiting theme parks is also increasing. In 2026, more Japanese leisure facilities raised admission fees, while dynamic pricing systems became increasingly common,… Read more
Japanese Women Eager to Learn but Face Barriers Ferre KeiraJuly 23, 202602.2K views As artificial intelligence and digital transformation reshape the workplace, lifelong learning has become increasingly important for maintaining career competitiveness. Japan’s latest gender equality report shows that women are more likely… Read more
Japan’s Tourism Boom Drives Land Values Higher as Ski Resort Hakuba Leads Growth with 32.7% Surge Ferre KeiraJuly 16, 202602.1K views Japan’s land prices continue to climb as tourism reshapes regional economies. Latest land valuation data shows nationwide land prices increased 2.9%, with popular ski and tourism destinations emerging as major… Read more
Japan Tourism Spending Hits Record High Amid Labor Shortages Ferre KeiraJuly 16, 202602.2K views Japan welcomed a record 42.68 million international visitors in 2025, while inbound tourism spending approached the ¥10 trillion mark for the first time. As travel demand continues to surge, however,… Read more
Japan’s Heatwave Response and Plastic Reduction Efforts Drive the Rise of the “My Bottle” Culture Among Travelers Ferre KeiraJuly 16, 202602.1K views Japan’s “My Bottle” culture is gaining popularity as rising temperatures and growing environmental awareness encourage residents and travelers to embrace reusable water bottles. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As global awareness… Read more
International Students in Japan Hit Record High as Global Japanese Language Learning Surges Ferre KeiraJuly 9, 202602.7K views Global interest in Japan continues to grow. The number of international students in Japan has exceeded 400,000 for the first time, while applicants for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) have… Read more