Migration Consultations in Japan Hit Record High; Gunma Emerges as a Popular Destination Ferre KeiraMarch 13, 202602.2K views Rising costs are driving more Japanese to consider moving to regional areas, with Gunma, Tochigi, and Nagano topping the 2025 relocation survey. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As living costs and… Read more
Regional Travel in Japan Gains Popularity as Foreign Guest Nights in Tottori Jump Nearly 70% Ferre KeiraMarch 13, 202602K views Japan’s Tourism Agency reported that international visitor overnight stays rose 8.2% in 2025 to 178 million. Tottori Prefecture saw the fastest growth, with foreign guest nights increasing nearly 70%, highlighting… Read more
Japan Promotes “100-Year Food” Program to Preserve Regional Culinary Traditions Ferre KeiraMarch 12, 202602.1K 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
Taiwan Among Asia’s Freest Economies, Second Only to Singapore Julie HowardMarch 12, 20260353 views Taiwan has emerged as a global leader in economic freedom: according to the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom released by the Heritage Foundation, Taiwan delivered a strong performance, ranking 5th… Read more
Japan’s Decaffeinated Coffee Imports Hit Record High Ferre KeiraMarch 5, 202602.2K 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
Passwords Are Changing: Why Length Now Beats Complexity Julie HowardMarch 5, 20260803 views Passwords are not necessarily more secure when they are more complex. In recent years, cybersecurity guidance has increasingly favoured a length-first approach, recommending the use of three meaningful yet uncommon… Read more
Japan’s Agricultural and Food Exports Hit Record High for 13th Straight Year Ferre KeiraMarch 5, 202602.1K 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
Beyond Tourism, More Than 50 Countries Have Introduced Dedicated Digital Nomad Visas Julie HowardMarch 5, 20260514 views More countries are introducing digital nomad visas and long-term residency options, giving workers greater flexibility in where they choose to live and work. SEATTLE, WA (MERXWIRE) – Working while travelling… Read more
Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports Surge Past $8.5 Billion, Record High Ferre KeiraMarch 5, 202602K 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
Southeast Asian Arrivals Surge as Visitors from 17 Countries Hit Record High in Japan Ferre KeiraFebruary 26, 202602K views Although the number of Chinese travelers to Japan is declining, the country’s inbound tourism market is undergoing a notable shift. In January, visitors from 17 countries reached record highs, with… Read more