Rising Import Costs Drive Japan’s Chicken Prices to Peak Levels Ferre KeiraSeptember 19, 202602.1K views Japan’s chicken thigh prices have reached ¥156 per 100 grams, 15% higher than the average for the same period in previous years, marking the highest level since the survey began.… 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
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
Japan’s Rising Prices Put Pressure on Households as 95% of Consumers Feel Costs Increasing Ferre KeiraAugust 21, 202602K views Rising prices in Japan continue to impact people’s lives, with over 90% of respondents believing that prices are currently higher than last year, and another 90% expecting them to continue… Read more
Japan’s Convenience Stores Become Summer Cooling Havens Ferre KeiraAugust 5, 202602.3K views As Japan faces another summer of extreme heat, convenience stores have become more than just places to shop. With extensive nationwide coverage and a wide range of daily services, they… Read more
Switching to Decaf Coffee in the Afternoon? Study Reveals Potential Benefits for Memory and Brain Health Julie HowardJuly 30, 20260590 views Many people drink coffee for an energy boost, but recent research suggests that decaffeinated coffee may retain certain natural compounds that could be associated with improved memory and cognitive function.… Read more