Brown Rice Gains Popularity for Health Benefits; Online Searches Up 24% Over the Past Decade Ferre KeiraMarch 19, 202601.9K views The trend toward healthier eating is driving renewed interest in brown rice. According to Japan’s Brown Rice Food White Paper 2025, online searches for brown rice have increased by 24%… Read more
Tokyo’s Ideal Residential Areas Shift to Suburbs as Rising Prices Change Housing Choices Ferre KeiraMarch 19, 202601.9K views As Tokyo’s housing prices continue to rise, popular rental and home-buying locations are moving from the city center to more affordable, convenient suburban areas. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – According to… Read more
A Decade of Gains Gold Prices Climb 300% Safe Haven Status in Focus Derrick SmithMarch 19, 20260434 views Dubbed the “King of Safe Havens,” gold has experienced price fluctuations over the past decade but has maintained a steady upward trend. From around $1,050 per ounce in early 2016,… Read more
Japan’s Breakfast Market Hits Record High as Brunch Boom Fuels Dining Industry Growth Ferre KeiraMarch 19, 202601.9K views Changing lifestyles and proactive industry expansion have pushed Japan’s breakfast market to a record high in 2025, with demand continuing to rise. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Japan’s breakfast market is… Read more
Global Museums See Strong Rebound as Visitor Numbers Near Pre-Pandemic Levels Julie HowardFebruary 26, 20260403 views With the normalisation of global cross-border travel, museum attendance saw a significant resurgence in 2025. Iconic institutions, such as the Musée du Louvre, have regained the 9-million-visitor milestone, with cultural… Read more
Foreign Tourists Face Higher Fees as Attractions Revise Pricing Policies Julie HowardFebruary 26, 20260328 views Many popular tourist attractions around the world have implemented a “double pricing system,” with foreign tourists generally paying higher prices than domestic residents. The price difference at some attractions exceeds… Read more
【台湾・台東】山海の恵みを世界へ 優良企業8社を率いて日本へ Business PRFebruary 25, 20260197 views 台東県政府は2月24日、THE GAYA HOTEL内の「Gaya Café（ガヤ・カフェ）」にて「FOODEX JAPAN 2026 （国際食品・飲料展）台東パビリオン」の出展記者会見を開催しました。 Read more
Japan Tourism Remains Resilient Despite 60.7% Drop in Chinese Visitors Bertram ClarkFebruary 25, 202602.6K views The ongoing depreciation of the yen has made Japan an increasingly cost-effective destination, drawing a massive influx of overseas tourists. Between late 2025 and early 2026, the resumption and expansion of several international routes—including Busan-Fukuoka, Taipei-Narita, Bangkok-Sendai, and Sydney-New Chitose—have further bolstered these arrival numbers. 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