Weak Yen Makes Tokyo and Osaka the World’s Cities with the Most Rising House Prices EDITORJune 11, 202402.5K views The International Real Estate Price and Rent Index released by the Japan Real Estate Research Institute showcases the success and growth of the Japanese real estate market. It reveals that… Read more
Who is the Big Winner in the Fierce Global War for Talent? EDITORJune 6, 20240992 views Many countries have regarded the talent shortage as a national security issue and have introduced various strategies to attract and retain outstanding talent, actively seeking opportunities to compete internationally. Washington,… Read more
New Research: Eggs Are Not Harmful to the Heart, Real Danger Lies in High-Fat Food Combinations EDITORMay 30, 20240986 views Recent research found that people who ate 12 fortified eggs per week did not have significantly higher blood cholesterol levels than those who ate no more than two eggs per… Read more
From Echigo-Tsumari to Seto Inland Sea: Japanese Placemaking Astonishes Internationally EDITORMay 28, 202401.2K views Successful creations such as the “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field” and the “Setouchi International Art Festival” have attracted millions of art enthusiasts and tourists, promoting economic growth in various sectors including tourism… Read more
Inbound Tourist Spending at Japanese Department Stores Hits Record High, Reaching 59.9 Billion Yen EDITORMay 25, 202401.3K views Japan’s cherry blossom season and the yen depreciation have driven an influx of international tourists. These tourists have contributed to the continued growth of department store sales, causing the number… Read more
Owning a Dog Reduces Dementia Risk by 40% for the Elderly EDITORMay 24, 202401.7K views A Japanese study shows that older people who own dogs have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who don’t, but no significant effect was found from owning cats.… Read more
Welcome the Summer Sunshine, but Pay Attention to Health Issues EDITORMay 18, 202401.5K views The summer sunshine brings positive energy to everyone. Still, the high temperature and humidity also bring many physical and mental problems, such as increased irritability, difficulty sleeping at night, lack of energy during the day, heat stroke, and worsening skin problems. Too many cold drinks can cause indigestion, and eating stale food can cause gastrointestinal infections, so summer health problems should not be ignored. Read more
Ranking of Countries With the Most Coffee Drinkers Released EDITORMay 12, 202402.9K views Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide, with the United States leading as the largest consumer of coffee, followed by Brazil and Germany. However, Finland takes the lead… Read more
Japan’s Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishery Product Exports Hit a New High, Growing 2.3 Times From 10 Years Ago EDITORMay 10, 202401.4K views In 2023, the export volume of Japan’s agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food products reached an unprecedented high of 1,454.1 billion yen, marking a 2.8% increase from the previous year and… Read more
Why Koreans don’t Want to Have Children? South Korea’s Fertility Rate Hits Record Low EDITORMay 9, 202401.6K views South Korea, the country with the lowest fertility rate in the world for many years, has seen its fertility rate drop to 0.72 in 2023, far lower than the basic fertility rate of 2.1 required to stabilize the population structure. The number of newborns dropped by 7.7% throughout the year. The fertility rate in the fourth quarter of last year fell to a new record low of 0.65. The number of newborns was 3,905 fewer than in the same period in 2022. Read more