Tokyo’s AI-Powered Matchmaking App Connects Hundreds as Japan Tackles Declining Birthrate Ferre KeiraOctober 4, 202501.3K views In response to Japan’s falling birthrate, Tokyo launched its official matchmaking app, TOKYO Enmusubi, in 2024, using AI to pair compatible singles. With nearly 300 couples matched, the Kanto Smart… Read more
Japan’s Iconic First Sales Postponed to January 3, 2026 Ferre KeiraOctober 4, 202503.3K views Kanto Smart Living Cooperative reminds travelers that many Japanese department stores have postponed their Hatsuuri sales to January 3. Check store hours before planning your trip to avoid disappointment. TOKYO,… Read more
Amid Driver Crisis, Japan Turns to International Workers and Delivery Adjustments to Keep Services Running Ferre KeiraSeptember 20, 20250406 views Japan’s truck and bus driver shortage is disrupting logistics and public transport, prompting convenience stores and transportation firms to adjust delivery schedules and recruit international workers. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –… Read more
Japan’s Furusato Tax Donations Hit Record ¥1.27 Trillion in FY2024, Takarazuka City Tops List Ferre KeiraSeptember 12, 20250970 views Japan’s Furusato Tax donations hit a record ¥1.27 trillion in FY2024. Takarazuka City ranked first with ¥25.668 billion, mainly from two major hospital donations, while popular rewards like seafood and… Read more
Hotel Prices Surge in Japan, Lawson’s 24-Hour “RV Park” Offers Affordable Alternative Ferre KeiraSeptember 12, 20250374 views As Japan’s hotel rates hit record highs, Lawson convenience stores launch “RV Park” services, offering overnight parking with toilets and amenities, giving travelers a cheaper, more flexible option than traditional… Read more
Record Heatstroke Cases in Japan as “Road-Related” Incidents Rise Sharply Ferre KeiraAugust 29, 20250986 views The number of people hospitalized for heatstroke in Japan has reached a new high, with the proportion of road-related heatstroke cases rising year by year. Experts urge commuters to take… Read more
JLPT Applicants Hit Record 1.72 Million as Demand for Japan Jobs and Tourism Soars Ferre KeiraAugust 29, 202501.5K views As demand for employment and tourism in Japan continues to rise, the number of applicants for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has increased annually, exceeding 1.72 million in 2024,… Read more
Japan’s Workforce Mental Health Issues Cost ¥7.6 Trillion Annually Ferre KeiraAugust 15, 202501.2K views A Japanese study reveals that mental health issues among workers cost the Japanese economy 7.6 trillion yen annually. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative is urging this issue to be addressed and… Read more