Food

A 2025 survey by the Japan Frozen Food Association shows a slight rise in frozen food usage. The main factors were rising prices for fresh vegetables and convenience. TOKYO, JAPAN …

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 …

As Valentine’s Day approaches, department stores across Japan are rolling out chocolate-themed promotions, but this year’s celebrations come with a bitter note. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – With Valentine’s Day drawing …

Rising prices and food waste concerns shadow Japan’s Setsubun ehomaki tradition. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative urges consumers to pre-order, share, and buy responsibly. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As Japan’s New …

Japan’s ready-made meal market has surpassed ¥11 trillion, indicating rising consumer demand. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative advises consumers to consider both convenience and product shelf life. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – …

The proportion of underweight women among Japan’s young female population has remained at around 20% for years, standing in sharp contrast to the global focus on rising obesity rates. OSAKA, …

Mochi is frequently served during the New Year period, but it also poses a hidden risk of choking. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative reminds everyone that January is the peak season …

Volatility in cocoa supply is affecting more than prices; it is reshaping the overall structure of the chocolate industry. From raw material sourcing to consumer choices, the sweets market is …

The Japanese ice cream market continues to expand, with significant growth in winter sales. With improved living conditions, the rise of therapeutic consumption, and convenience stores pushing up prices, ice …

With food prices hitting record highs, Japanese families face tight budgets for Christmas and New Year meals. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative advises taking advantage of supermarket discounts, buying essentials …