In Wakayama, a Cup of Coffee Reveals the Distinctive Charm of Kissaten Ferre KeiraOctober 29, 20260145 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, 20260175 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, 20260284 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, 20260119 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
Japan-Bound Tourists Hit Record Per-Capita Spending as Demand for Travel Experiences Grows Ferre KeiraSeptember 14, 202602.3K views Foreign visitors to Japan are spending more per trip, with total travel spending and average expenditure reaching record highs while spending on dining, entertainment and other experience-based activities continues to… Read more
Japan Theme Park Ticket Prices Continue to Rise, Increasing Summer Travel Costs Ferre KeiraAugust 5, 202602.3K views Japan’s tourism boom continues, but the cost of visiting theme parks is also increasing. In 2026, more Japanese leisure facilities raised admission fees, while dynamic pricing systems became increasingly common,… Read more
Japan’s Tourism Boom Drives Land Values Higher as Ski Resort Hakuba Leads Growth with 32.7% Surge Ferre KeiraJuly 16, 202602.1K views Japan’s land prices continue to climb as tourism reshapes regional economies. Latest land valuation data shows nationwide land prices increased 2.9%, with popular ski and tourism destinations emerging as major… Read more
AI Becomes the New Travel Assistant, Transforming How People Plan and Book Trips Julie HowardJuly 16, 20260501 views Historically complex and cumbersome trip planning can now be executed by artificial intelligence within seconds. From recommending destinations to organizing itineraries, AI has emerged as a highly efficient, time-saving, and… Read more
Japan Tourism Spending Hits Record High Amid Labor Shortages Ferre KeiraJuly 16, 202602.2K views Japan welcomed a record 42.68 million international visitors in 2025, while inbound tourism spending approached the ¥10 trillion mark for the first time. As travel demand continues to surge, however,… Read more
Japan’s Heatwave Response and Plastic Reduction Efforts Drive the Rise of the “My Bottle” Culture Among Travelers Ferre KeiraJuly 16, 202602.1K views Japan’s “My Bottle” culture is gaining popularity as rising temperatures and growing environmental awareness encourage residents and travelers to embrace reusable water bottles. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As global awareness… Read more