Japan’s Convenience Stores Become Summer Cooling Havens Ferre KeiraAugust 5, 202602.1K 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
Older Consumers Are Driving the Next Wave of Economic Growth Julie HowardJuly 9, 20260436 views As global population ageing accelerates, older adults are emerging as a powerful consumer segment driving demand across healthcare, tourism, culture, technology, and lifestyle services. The longevity economy is expanding, and… Read more
2026 Global Peace Index Released Iceland Remains the World’s Most Peaceful Country for 19 Consecutive Years Derrick SmithJuly 9, 202601.5K views The 2026 Global Peace Index indicates that the global peace environment continues to deteriorate. In addition to conflicts reaching record levels, the nature of warfare is also being transformed by… Read more
Tokyo Metropolitan Area New Apartment Prices Rise 13.5% Year-on-Year, Outpacing Wage Growth Ferre KeiraJune 25, 202602.5K views Tokyo-area new housing prices continued to rise, with May average prices up 13.5% year-on-year, marking the third-highest level on record. Despite three consecutive years of significant wage increases, salary growth… Read more
Japan’s Evening Supermarket Discount Culture Grows, Balancing Savings and Food Waste Reduction Ferre KeiraJune 25, 202602.3K views As food prices continue to rise, Japanese consumers are increasingly focused on saving on daily expenses. Every evening, supermarkets across the country roll out discounts on boxed meals, sushi, and… Read more
Japan Foreign Population Tops 4 Million as Driver License Rules Tighten Wisdom FridaJune 18, 20260526 views After Japan’s registered foreign resident population exceeded 4 million, the government strengthened regulatory oversight, significantly increasing the difficulty of the foreign driver’s license conversion examination. OSAKA, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –Japan is… Read more
Japan Foreign Population Tops 4 Million as Driver License Rules Tighten Julie HowardJune 18, 20260495 views After Japan’s registered foreign resident population exceeded 4 million, the government strengthened regulatory oversight, significantly increasing the difficulty of the foreign driver’s license conversion examination. OSAKA, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –Japan is… Read more
Reporters Without Borders: Global Press Freedom Index Falls to Its Lowest Level in 25 Years Derrick SmithJune 18, 20260786 views The 2026 World Press Freedom Index shows that global press freedom continues to deteriorate, with the average score hitting a 25-year low. More than half of the countries are classified… Read more
Japan’s Births Hit Record Low, 15 Years Ahead of Forecasts Ferre KeiraJune 4, 202602.2K views Japan’s birth rate and number of births have both fallen to record lows, with annual births dropping to around 670,000, nearly 15 years ahead of government projections. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Fashion Intelligence Hosts Taiwan AIoT Showcase in Kuala Lumpur, Expands Malaysia Partnership Network Audrey HazelJune 4, 20260441 views KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA (MERXWIRE) – Hosted by Fashion Intelligence Co., Ltd., the “Taiwan AIoT Solutions Showcase — Channel Matching Event” was successfully concluded at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral. The event… Read more