Japan Tackles Sleep Crisis with New “Sleep Disorder” Categories Ferre KeiraApril 25, 202601.8K views In an effort to improve public awareness of sleep-related issues and address low consultation rates, the Japanese government is reforming its healthcare system by introducing clearly defined “sleep disorder” categories… Read more
Japan Tightens In-Flight Power Bank Rules, Limits to Two Per Passenger and Bans Onboard Use Ferre KeiraApril 25, 202601.8K 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
Are People Eating Less Fruit? Japan’s Consumption Halves Over 50 Years Ferre KeiraApril 25, 202601.8K views Despite strong agricultural exports, fruit consumption in Japan continues to decline. Over the past 50 years, per capita intake has fallen by half, reflecting changing eating habits. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
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, 20260373 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, 202601.9K 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, 20260366 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, 20260195 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, 202602K 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