Japan Tightens Bicycle Traffic Rules: Tourists Also Subject to Penalties Ferre KeiraJuly 2, 202602.3K views As cycling tourism grows across Japan, new 2026 traffic rules are set to reshape how visitors ride—making safety and awareness essential for every traveler on two wheels. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Redefining Taiwan: The Danjiang Bridge by Zaha Hadid Audrey HazelMay 12, 20260621 views NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The Danjiang Bridge spans the estuary of the Tamsui River and stands as one of Taiwan’s most representative major public infrastructure projects in recent years.… Read more
Japan Tightens In-Flight Power Bank Rules, Limits to Two Per Passenger and Bans Onboard Use Ferre KeiraApril 25, 202602.3K views Amid growing safety concerns over lithium batteries, Japan is introducing stricter regulations on power banks carried by airline passengers. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – To enhance aviation safety, the Japanese government… Read more
JR East to Raise Yamanote Line Fares by Up to 22.9% from March Sheila NellyFebruary 2, 202601.1K views JR East announced a comprehensive fare increase starting March 14th, with commuter tickets on the Yamanote Line increasing by up to 22.9%, significantly increasing the monthly burden on commuters. Kanto… Read more
Amid Driver Crisis, Japan Turns to International Workers and Delivery Adjustments to Keep Services Running Ferre KeiraSeptember 20, 20250672 views Japan’s truck and bus driver shortage is disrupting logistics and public transport, prompting convenience stores and transportation firms to adjust delivery schedules and recruit international workers. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –… Read more
Japan Tourism White Paper Released, Government would Handle Overtourism Properly EDITORAugust 29, 202402.7K views The 2024 Japan Tourism White Paper mentioned that the number of foreign tourists coming to Japan in 2023 has reached 80% of that in 2019, and the number of foreign tourists in October last year exceeded the monthly number of tourists in 2019, which shows the popularity of Japan’s tourism industry. However, overtourism has also occurred in popular tourist spots, which needs to be properly handled according to local conditions. Read more
Making Flights More Comfortable, The World’s Cleanest Airline 2024 Released EDITORAugust 12, 202402.3K views Choosing an airline when traveling internationally is very important. Excellent airlines usually have higher flight safety, fewer delays, cleaner interior space, and better service quality. Skytrax recently announced the ranking of the cleanest airlines in the world in 2024. The top three are Cathay Pacific Airways, ANA All Nippon Airways, and EVA Air. Read more
The Manpower Shortage is Serious, especially The Medical and Transportation Industry EDITORAugust 1, 202401.7K views The world’s labor shortage has become a trend. According to a survey by a well-known human resources company, the industry with the most labor shortage in Taiwan in the third quarter was the healthcare and life sciences industry. Ranking second is the transportation and logistics industry and the automobile industry. Ranked third are industrial and materials companies. Read more
250 Happiest Cities Released, the Top 10 are All Occupied by Europe EDITORJuly 16, 202402K views The 2024 Happy Cities Index was recently announced, and the top 10 happiest cities are all in Europe. They are Aarhus, Zurich, Berlin, Gothenburg, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Bristol, Copenhagen, Geneva, and Munich, which shows how much Europeans value daily happiness. Read more
Living Hells for Pedestrians! The Top Five Worst Traffic Safety Countries in the World EDITORAugust 9, 202302.4K views In recent years, there have been many fatal car accidents in Taiwan, and drunk driving problems were also serious, making Taiwan known as a pedestrian hell. According to the number of traffic accident deaths per 100,000 people, the World Bank lists the world’s top five pedestrian hells, namely Dominican, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Liberia, and Eritrea. Read more