In Wakayama, a Cup of Coffee Reveals the Distinctive Charm of Kissaten Ferre KeiraOctober 29, 20260145 views From locally recommended breakfasts and puddings to interiors shaped by individual tastes, the Japan Consumer Aesthetics and Cultural Tourism Association invites travelers to discover local life through Wakayama’s café culture.… Read more
Swiping for Love: Survey Finds 53% of Digital Dating Users Are Seeking Romance Ferre KeiraOctober 29, 20260175 views A Kanto Smart Living Cooperative survey found that 53 percent of respondents use digital dating to find a romantic partner, while 35 percent hope to expand their social circles and… Read more
Kyoto’s Arashiyama Ranks Second with 41% of Votes; Experts Share Travel Tips Harry ErnestOctober 9, 20260119 views A survey by the Consumer Aesthetics and Cultural Tourism Society Japan on the natural landscapes international visitors most want to see in Japan found that Kyoto’s Arashiyama autumn foliage ranked… Read more
Rising Prices Push Japanese Consumers to Shop More Carefully, Experts Share 4 Tips Ferre KeiraSeptember 19, 202602.1K views As prices continue to rise, Japanese consumers are paying closer attention to the value of the products they buy. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative recommends comparing unit prices, checking private-label… Read more
Taiwan’s Supply Chains Grasp US Food Trends, North American Buyers Shift to Taiwan Business PRSeptember 14, 20260492 views KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The 2026 Kaohsiung Food Show kicks off on October 22, serving as a direct gateway for U.S. buyers at a time when North American food retailers… Read more
35% of Foreign Visitors Struggle With Japan’s Garbage Rules, Experts Offers 3 Suggestions Bertram ClarkSeptember 14, 202602.2K views The Consumer Aesthetics and Cultural Tourism Society Japan said 35% of foreign visitors to Japan find the country’s garbage disposal rules difficult to understand. The association recommended that local governments… Read more
Young Japanese Consumers Embrace Secondhand Fashion as Personal Style Drives a New Trend Ferre KeiraSeptember 3, 202602.2K views Kanto Smart Living Cooperative says secondhand clothing is becoming an increasingly popular choice among Japan’s younger generation, as consumers move away from simply “following trends” toward expressing their individuality. Known… Read more
Japan’s Air Conditioner Market Grows Nearly 20% in First Half of 2026 Ferre KeiraAugust 27, 202602.5K views Japan’s air conditioner market is heating up, driven by rising temperatures and energy-efficiency policies. With new energy standards set to take effect in 2027, growing demand for early replacements has… Read more
Japan’s Food Exports Hit Record High as Green Tea and Yellowtail Lead Growth Ferre KeiraAugust 27, 202602.5K views Japan’s agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food exports reached 897.7 billion yen, marking an increase of more than 10% year-on-year and setting a new record high for the same period. Green… Read more
Japan’s Population Continues to Shrink as Foreign Resident Population Surpasses 4 Million Ferre KeiraAugust 21, 202602.1K views Japan is facing a major demographic shift as its Japanese population continues to decline while the number of foreign residents rises rapidly. New data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs… Read more