Brown Rice Gains Popularity for Health Benefits; Online Searches Up 24% Over the Past Decade Ferre KeiraMarch 19, 202602.1K 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
Japan’s Breakfast Market Hits Record High as Brunch Boom Fuels Dining Industry Growth Ferre KeiraMarch 19, 202602.2K 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
Japan Promotes “100-Year Food” Program to Preserve Regional Culinary Traditions Ferre KeiraMarch 12, 202602.3K views Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs is promoting the “100-Year Food” program to preserve and pass down regional food traditions that have been maintained within local communities for generations. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Japan’s Decaffeinated Coffee Imports Hit Record High Ferre KeiraMarch 5, 202602.6K views Amid rising health awareness and the continued popularity of coffee culture, Japan’s decaffeinated coffee imports reached 5,632 tons in 2025, setting a new all-time high. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Driven… Read more
Japan’s Agricultural and Food Exports Hit Record High for 13th Straight Year Ferre KeiraMarch 5, 202602.3K views Japan’s agricultural and food exports rose 12.8% year-on-year to a record ¥1.7 trillion in 2025, marking the 13th consecutive annual increase, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries… Read more
Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports Surge Past $8.5 Billion, Record High Ferre KeiraMarch 5, 202602.3K views According to statistics from the Vietnam Customs Department, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports exceeded $8.5 billion in 2025, up 19.8% from the previous year, setting a new record and highlighting… Read more
Frozen Food Usage in Japan Shows Slight Increase Amid Rising Prices Ferre KeiraFebruary 26, 202602.3K views 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… Read more
Hamamatsu Tops Japan in Household Gyoza Spending for Third Consecutive Year Ferre KeiraFebruary 25, 202602.3K 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
Japan’s Valentine’s Day Chocolate Season Turns Bitter as Cocoa Prices Soar Ferre KeiraFebruary 5, 20260593 views 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… Read more
Rising Costs and Waste Shadow Japan’s Setsubun Ehomaki Tradition Sheila NellyFebruary 5, 20260456 views 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… Read more