Unmanned Stores Rapidly Expand Across Japan, From Chains to Independent Businesses Ferre KeiraMay 10, 202601.9K views Amid labor shortages and rising personnel costs, unmanned stores are rapidly gaining ground in Japan. From large retail chains to independently operated shops, businesses across industries are adopting this new… Read more
Japan’s Ready-Made Meal Market Grows 1.5 Times in 20 Years Ferre KeiraMay 10, 202601.8K views Japan’s ready-made meal (sozai) market continues to expand as dual-income households rise and demographic changes reshape consumer behavior. The market is projected to grow 1.5 times over the past two… Read more
80% of Japanese Housewives Use Reward Points to Cope with Rising Living Costs Ferre KeiraMay 10, 202601.9K views As living costs continue to rise, Japanese households are changing their money-saving habits. Many homemakers are now turning to reward point systems and daily spending adjustments to make cost-cutting easier… Read more
Japan Tackles Sleep Crisis with New “Sleep Disorder” Categories Ferre KeiraApril 25, 202602K 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, 202602.1K 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, 202602K 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
TBAA Delegation Visits Hualien to Strengthen Taiwan-U.S. Ties and Global Partnerships Business PRApril 22, 20260711 views HUALIEN, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – A high-level delegation from the Taiwanese Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), led by President Joanne Chang, visited the Hualien County Government yesterday (April 13) to bolster… Read more
Hualien County, Taiwan, Launches Incentives to Boost International Tourism Business PRApril 17, 202602.1K views HUALIEN, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – To boost both inbound and domestic tourism, the Hualien County Government is launching parallel incentives for independent travelers and group tours. For independent travelers, the county… Read more
Convenience Economy Drives Growth in Ready-to-Eat Foods Market Seen at $700 Billion by 2034 Derrick SmithApril 17, 20260588 views Driven by a growing working population and increasingly fast-paced lifestyles, demand for ready-to-eat foods continues to rise, expanding overall market size. International market research firms estimate that the global market… Read more
Japan Food Exports Hit Record High as Beef and Green Tea Drive Growth Ferre KeiraApril 16, 202602K 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