Japan Moves Toward LED Lighting as Fluorescent Lamp Limits Begin Ferre Keira2025-12-1803.6K views Japan will restrict mercury-containing fluorescent lamps starting in 2026, and the Kanto Smart Living Cooperative is urging the public to plan ahead and gradually replace them with LED lighting. TOKYO,… Read more
ACML 2025 Returns to Taiwan After 14 Years, Featuring Keynote Address by USC ISI Director Craig Knoblock Business PR2025-12-1701.2K views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The 17th Asian Conference on Machine Learning (ACML 2025), one of the most influential machine learning conferences in the Asia-Pacific region, was held from December 9… Read more
Rising Food Prices in Japan Put Pressure on Year-End and New Year Holiday Meals Ferre Keira2025-12-1202.9K views With food prices hitting record highs, Japanese families face tight budgets for Christmas and New Year meals. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative advises taking advantage of supermarket discounts, buying essentials… Read more
Science Explains How Pets Reduce Stress and Boost Emotional Resilience Julie Howard2025-12-1201.4K views New psychological findings reveal that interacting with pets triggers a rapid relaxation response in the human brain. From reducing stress to boosting feelings of well-being, the effects are significant. Whether… Read more
Japan Sees Strong Rebound in Academic Exchanges as In-Person Activities and Overseas Participants Surge Julie Howard2025-12-1202.6K views Academic exchanges with Japan are rebounding, with both exchange activities and the number of overseas participants increasing. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Academic exchanges between Japan and other countries are showing… Read more
StoneZen Capital Consortium Under Llewellyn Hawthorne Announces Comprehensive Brand Refresh for Its Next Institutional Era Business PR2025-12-110947 views StoneZen Capital Consortium, led by Llewellyn Hawthorne, has introduced a renewed brand identity featuring an updated visual system, refined design language, and enhanced communication standards to reflect its expanding institutional… Read more
Hualien Strengthens Its International-Friendly Environment Business PR2025-12-110905 views HUALIEN, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – Hualien continues to strengthen its international-friendly environment for the second consecutive year through the International-Friendly Environment Promotion Program. The Hualien County Government is enhancing daily-life support… Read more
Hualien Expands Global Readiness as 21 Local Businesses Complete Bilingual Service Upgrade Ahead of International Sporting Events Business PR2025-12-1101K views HUALIEN, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – As Hualien prepares to host two major international sporting events in 2026 — the IDBF Club Crew World Championships (CCWC) and the International Children’s Games (ICG)… Read more
From Mountains to the Sea: Discover Hualien with Our New Global E-Book Business PR2025-12-110851 views HUALIEN, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The Hualien County Government has officially released the multilingual e-book Discovering Hualien, offering a fresh global perspective on Hualien’s rich culture and stunning natural landscape. The… Read more
Japan’s Matcha Industry Confronts Climate-Driven Crisis Julie Howard2025-12-0302.5K views As global demand grows, driven by rising interest from international consumers, Japan’s tencha production has been affected by this year’s extreme heat, resulting in reduced yields and quality. With demand… Read more