Japan Promotes “100-Year Food” Program to Preserve Regional Culinary Traditions Ferre KeiraMarch 12, 202602.1K views Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs is promoting the “100-Year Food” program to preserve and pass down regional food traditions that have been maintained within local communities for generations. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Japan’s Decaffeinated Coffee Imports Hit Record High Ferre KeiraMarch 5, 202602.2K views Amid rising health awareness and the continued popularity of coffee culture, Japan’s decaffeinated coffee imports reached 5,632 tons in 2025, setting a new all-time high. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Driven… Read more
Japan’s Agricultural and Food Exports Hit Record High for 13th Straight Year Ferre KeiraMarch 5, 202602.1K views Japan’s agricultural and food exports rose 12.8% year-on-year to a record ¥1.7 trillion in 2025, marking the 13th consecutive annual increase, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries… Read more
Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports Surge Past $8.5 Billion, Record High Ferre KeiraMarch 5, 202602K views According to statistics from the Vietnam Customs Department, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports exceeded $8.5 billion in 2025, up 19.8% from the previous year, setting a new record and highlighting… Read more
Southeast Asian Arrivals Surge as Visitors from 17 Countries Hit Record High in Japan Ferre KeiraFebruary 26, 202602K views Although the number of Chinese travelers to Japan is declining, the country’s inbound tourism market is undergoing a notable shift. In January, visitors from 17 countries reached record highs, with… Read more
Frozen Food Usage in Japan Shows Slight Increase Amid Rising Prices Ferre KeiraFebruary 26, 202601.9K views A 2025 survey by the Japan Frozen Food Association shows a slight rise in frozen food usage. The main factors were rising prices for fresh vegetables and convenience. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Hamamatsu Tops Japan in Household Gyoza Spending for Third Consecutive Year Ferre KeiraFebruary 25, 202602.1K views Hamamatsu City tops Japan in household gyoza spending for 2025, marking its third consecutive year as the nation’s favorite gyoza city. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – According to the latest household… Read more
Increased Risk of Snow Melting Disasters: Tourists in Japan Must Be Vigilant Ferre KeiraFebruary 25, 202602.1K views Rising snowmelt in Japan increases the risk of slips and avalanches. Travelers should stay cautious, especially in mountains and icy areas. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As winter draws to a… Read more
Foreign Workers in Japan Hit Record High, Accounting for 4.1% of Total Workforce Ferre KeiraFebruary 5, 20260199 views Japan’s ongoing demographic decline continues to reshape its labor market, with the number of foreign workers reaching a record 2.57 million. Labor-intensive industries such as manufacturing and services remain the… Read more
Japan’s Print Publishing Market Falls Below ¥1 Trillion, Hitting a Nearly 50-Year Low Ferre KeiraFebruary 5, 202601.9K views In 2025, Japan’s print publishing market dips below ¥1 trillion. Magazines face sharp declines, yet readers continue to favor and visit bookstores for paper books. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – The… Read more