Inbound Tourist Spending at Japanese Department Stores Hits Record High, Reaching 59.9 Billion Yen EDITORMay 25, 202401.3K views Japan’s cherry blossom season and the yen depreciation have driven an influx of international tourists. These tourists have contributed to the continued growth of department store sales, causing the number… Read more
Owning a Dog Reduces Dementia Risk by 40% for the Elderly EDITORMay 24, 202401.7K views A Japanese study shows that older people who own dogs have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who don’t, but no significant effect was found from owning cats.… Read more
Japan’s Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishery Product Exports Hit a New High, Growing 2.3 Times From 10 Years Ago EDITORMay 10, 202401.4K views In 2023, the export volume of Japan’s agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food products reached an unprecedented high of 1,454.1 billion yen, marking a 2.8% increase from the previous year and… Read more
Why Koreans don’t Want to Have Children? South Korea’s Fertility Rate Hits Record Low EDITORMay 9, 202401.6K views South Korea, the country with the lowest fertility rate in the world for many years, has seen its fertility rate drop to 0.72 in 2023, far lower than the basic fertility rate of 2.1 required to stabilize the population structure. The number of newborns dropped by 7.7% throughout the year. The fertility rate in the fourth quarter of last year fell to a new record low of 0.65. The number of newborns was 3,905 fewer than in the same period in 2022. Read more
Ten Ramen Facts You Didn’t Know EDITORMay 7, 202401.3K views Do you like ramen? The flavours of ramen are rich and diverse. In addition to traditional soup bases such as miso, soy sauce, and pork bones, there are also various… Read more
Convenience Store Proximity: A Key Factor in Residential Decisions in Japan EDITORApril 25, 202401.6K views Nearly a quarter of Japanese individuals, approximately 23.6%, frequent convenience stores daily. Real estate experts emphasize the pivotal role of proximity to convenience stores in residential choices for many home… Read more
Matcha Exports Hit a New High. Which Five Countries Drink Japanese Tea the Most? EDITORApril 17, 202403.4K views In 2023, Japan’s tea exports will increase by 33.3% over the previous year, reaching a record high of 29.2 billion yen, of which “powder tea” will increase by 46.7%, indicating… Read more
Exercise Makes You Healthier, Ranking of 8 Longevity Exercises Released EDITORApril 16, 202401.5K views Research data shows that people with regular exercise habits can increase their average life span by 2 to 4 years. A 25-year survey in Denmark found that 8 sports can best increase the average life expectancy. Among them, tennis, which ranks first, can extend its life span by nearly 10 years, followed by badminton and football. Read more
Japan Facilitates Recruitment of Overseas Workers Amid Relaxed Entry Requirements EDITORApril 5, 202401.2K views To bolster its workforce and enhance diversity, Japan has extended entry conditions for foreign workers while actively courting talent from abroad. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s recent revelation… Read more
Kansai’s Most Popular Art Museum Reopens on April 12 EDITORMarch 29, 202402.1K views The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan pointed out that Osaka was selected to rank first in the occupancy rate of B&Bs and backpackers in 2023, making… Read more