Japan Food Exports Hit Record High as Beef and Green Tea Drive Growth Ferre KeiraApril 16, 202601.9K views Japan’s agricultural and food exports continue to grow steadily, with beef, green tea, and sake rapidly emerging as new drivers of overall export expansion. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – According to… Read more
Rents Are Not the Highest, But Taiwan’s Housing Burden Is Heavier Julie HowardApril 16, 20260271 views Although rental prices in Taiwan are not among the highest globally, the housing burden is disproportionately heavy. Rental pressure has increasingly become a key driver behind the rising cost of… Read more
Japan Bento Trend: Over 80% Bring Homemade Lunches, Male Participation Rises Ferre KeiraApril 16, 202601.8K views A latest survey shows that the proportion of people in Japan preparing their own bento lunches continues to climb, reaching a record high. The trend reflects noticeable changes in lunch… Read more
2026 Cost of Living Rankings Released Taiwan Overtakes Japan Julie HowardApril 16, 20260270 views As expenses for dining, housing, and daily consumption continue to rise, Taiwan’s cost of living is rapidly converging with Japan’s. According to the latest international data and academic studies, by… Read more
Capsule Toy Craze Continues in Japan, Over 60% Try Their Luck Monthly Ferre KeiraApril 16, 202601.9K views From capsule machines to blind boxes and character lotteries, Japan’s “random merchandise” trend remains strong, with more than 60% of consumers making at least one purchase per month. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
台日資安連携深化、台湾企業9社が出展 Business PRApril 10, 20260182 views 台湾デジタル発展部 デジタル産業署（ADI）は、台湾情報セキュリティコンソーシアム（TWDDC）と連携し、その構成団体である台湾情報セキュリティ協会（TWISA）とともに、「CYBER TAIWAN PAVILION（台湾セキュリティパビリオン）」として、東京ビッグサイトにて開催される「Japan IT Week 2026」に出展しております。 Read more
Japan Domestic Air Travel Hits Record High, Surpasses 111 Million Passengers in 2025 Ferre KeiraApril 9, 202601.9K views Japan’s domestic aviation market has fully recovered, with record passenger numbers in 2025 driven by tourism and business travel, signaling a new phase of growth. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Japan’s… Read more
Japan’s Natto Exports Triple as Global Demand Continues to Rise Ferre KeiraApril 9, 202601.9K views As Japan’s tourism industry rebounds and global health awareness grows, natto is rapidly expanding into international markets. Export volumes have reached record highs, highlighting the global appeal of this traditional… Read more
Tokyo Finds ¥4.5 Billion in Lost Cash in a Year; Over Half of Lost Items Returned Ferre KeiraApril 9, 202601.8K views Losing personal belongings is every traveler’s nightmare, but in Japan, more than half of lost items are eventually recovered. The latest statistics show that both lost-and-found reports and cash returns… Read more
Japan Pushes Contactless Delivery Policy; Aims for 50% Usage by 2030 Ferre KeiraApril 2, 202601.9K views To address labor shortages and rising delivery demand, the Japanese government has approved the “Logistics Policy Outline,” accelerating the adoption of contactless delivery methods such as “placement delivery” and targeting… Read more