In Wakayama, a Cup of Coffee Reveals the Distinctive Charm of Kissaten Ferre KeiraOctober 29, 2026038 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, 2026036 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
Japan’s Labor Paradox: It Wants the Workers, Not the Immigrants? Ferre KeiraOctober 26, 2026063 views Japan’s foreign resident population has grown to 4.28 million, and the number of foreign workers has also hit a record high; in an official survey, nine in ten respondents said… Read more
Kyoto’s Arashiyama Ranks Second with 41% of Votes; Experts Share Travel Tips Harry ErnestOctober 9, 2026037 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
KONST Signs Data Center Collaboration Agreement with SM+ Data Centers and LG Sinar Mas for SMX01, Expanding Its Compute Footprint into Southeast Asia Business PRAugust 6, 20260928 views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – Taiwan-based AI infrastructure company KONST today signed a collaboration agreement with SM+ Data Centers and LG Sinar Mas (LGSM) for the SMX01 data center during a… 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
El Niño Likelihood Rises as WMO Warns of Escalating Climate Risks Julie HowardJune 18, 20260510 views The global climate system may be entering another El Niño cycle, with extreme weather risks continuing to escalate. Climate change is increasingly shaping the global economy and household expenditures, from… Read more
Tokyo’s Shibuya Cracks Down on Littering, Fines Set at 2,000 Yen Ferre KeiraMay 21, 202602.2K views Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward has strengthened its anti-littering measures under revised local regulations that took effect in April 2026, with penalties officially enforced starting in June. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As… Read more
WMO Warns El Niño Could Return by May as Global Extreme Weather Risks Rise Derrick SmithApril 30, 202601.1K views According to the WMO’s latest report, a clear warming trend has been observed in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. El Niño could return as early as May to July this year,… 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