Japan’s Seniors Show Stronger Desire to Keep Working, Outpacing the U.S., Germany and Sweden Wisdom FridaJuly 21, 202602.3K views Retirement no longer means leaving the workforce. A new Japanese government survey shows that nearly half of people aged 60 and above want to continue working, a higher proportion than… 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
Ice Cups Become a Summer Essential at Japanese Convenience Stores Ferre KeiraJuly 9, 202602.2K views As Japan’s summer heat intensifies, a simple convenience store item is gaining attention among locals and visitors alike. Ice cups, commonly used for coffee and beverages, have become a popular… Read more
Japan’s Household Dining Undergoes Major Shift as Frozen Foods and Male Cooking Rise Ferre KeiraJune 18, 202602.2K views As dual-income households rise in Japan, eating habits are shifting toward frozen foods and ready-made meals, while increasing male participation in cooking reflects changing family roles and a stronger focus… Read more
Japan Foreign Population Tops 4 Million as Driver License Rules Tighten Julie HowardJune 18, 20260685 views After Japan’s registered foreign resident population exceeded 4 million, the government strengthened regulatory oversight, significantly increasing the difficulty of the foreign driver’s license conversion examination. OSAKA, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –Japan is… Read more
KONST Sets Out to Build Asia’s Largest Token Factory — the Beating Heart of the AI Era Business PRJune 16, 202601.4K views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – Generative AI, autonomous agents and a wave of intelligent applications are remaking entire industries at a pace few anticipated. Yet behind every inference, every training run… Read more
Taiwan’s PACIFIC Launches Smart Kitchen Showroom in Australia, Targeting Premium Residential Market Business PRJune 10, 20260744 views SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (MERXWIRE) – Taiwan-based PACIFIC Kitchen Appliances, a brand under LEYANT INDUSTRY CO., LTD., has officially launched its first Australian showroom, marking a key step in the company’s international… Read more
Taiwan’s PACIFIC Launches Smart Kitchen Showroom in Australia, Targeting Premium Residential Market Business PRJune 10, 20260596 views SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (MERXWIRE) – Taiwan-based PACIFIC Kitchen Appliances, a brand under LEYANT INDUSTRY CO., LTD., has officially launched its first Australian showroom, marking a key step in the company’s international… Read more