The popularity of Japan’s Hometown Tax Payment System Surges, Donations Exceed 1 Trillion Yen EDITORSeptember 18, 20240886 views Japan’s hometown tax donation system is becoming increasingly popular among the Japanese people. In 2023, hometown tax donations exceeded the 1 trillion yen mark, an increase of 15% compared with… Read more
When the Price of Rice in Japan Soars, What is the Most Cost-Effective Way to Eat It? EDITORSeptember 11, 202402.3K views New rice prices in Japan have increased by 30% to 50% compared with last year. “Udon” has become the first choice as an alternative to rice, and Matsuya and Yoshinoya’s… Read more
Global Instant Noodles Demand Declines for First Time, Nissin Foods Bucks Trend and Grows EDITORAugust 29, 202401.7K views Global demand for instant noodles fell by 0.8% for the first time, but Nissin Foods’ revenue bucked the trend and grew by 5.5%. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – Instant noodles are… Read more
Record High Pork Prices in Japan Due to Heatwave, Yen Depreciation, and Inflation EDITORAugust 8, 202402K views The combination of intense heat, yen depreciation, and rising prices has driven Japan’s wholesale pork prices to a record high, with the cost per kilogram surpassing 700 yen. This surge… Read more
Surge in Visitors from Taiwan and U.S. Drives Record Tourism Numbers in Japan EDITORJuly 29, 202402.1K views In June, Japan saw a record number of foreign tourists, primarily driven by visitors from Taiwan and the United States, both set new single-month records. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – The… Read more
Breakthrough in Artificial Seedling Technology Promises Relief Amid Record High Japanese Eel Prices EDITORJuly 23, 202401.4K views As the price of eel in Japan hits a record high, research on the cultivation of artificial eel seedlings has received good news. The cost has dropped by 95% (about… Read more
Domestic and Overseas Sales of Japanese Ice Cream Hit Record Highs, With Taiwan Purchasing the Most EDITORJuly 14, 202402.2K views Domestic and overseas sales of Japanese ice cream hit a record high in 2023, with total sales reaching 608.2 billion yen. Among them, the export destination sales rankings are Taiwan,… Read more
Japanese Secret to Longevity: Eat More Small Fish EDITORJuly 13, 20240973 views Japanese research shows that women regularly eating small fish have significantly reduced all-cause and cancer mortality. Experts believe incorporating small fish into their daily diet may be an effective way… Read more
“Dogo Onsen” the Background of Spirited Away’s Story, Reopened After Renovations EDITORJuly 11, 202401.7K views “Dogo Onsen,” the prototype of the hot spring house in “Spirited Away,” reopened on July 11 after five and a half years of extensive renovations. The unique hot spring culture… Read more
Weak Yen Drives Japanese Searches for “Working Holiday” to Record High EDITORJuly 9, 202401.1K views The continued depreciation of the yen has caused Japanese people to search for the keyword “ワーホリ” to a Record high. The minimum wages in Australia and Canada are 2.5-3.5 times… Read more