Amid Driver Crisis, Japan Turns to International Workers and Delivery Adjustments to Keep Services Running Ferre Keira2025-09-1805.4K views Japan’s truck and bus driver shortage is disrupting logistics and public transport, prompting convenience stores and transportation firms to adjust delivery schedules and recruit international workers. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –… Read more
Japan’s Furusato Tax Donations Hit Record ¥1.27 Trillion in FY2024, Takarazuka City Tops List Ferre Keira2025-09-1205.2K views Japan’s Furusato Tax donations hit a record ¥1.27 trillion in FY2024. Takarazuka City ranked first with ¥25.668 billion, mainly from two major hospital donations, while popular rewards like seafood and… Read more
Japan’s Sharing Economy Surges Past JPY 3 Trillion, Projected to Reach 14 Trillion by 2030 Julie Howard2025-09-1202.3K views Global consumption is shifting from ownership to access, making the sharing economy a future mainstream trend. Spanning transport, housing, and skills, it reflects shifting values and tests existing business and… Read more
Hotel Prices Surge in Japan, Lawson’s 24-Hour “RV Park” Offers Affordable Alternative Ferre Keira2025-09-1202.1K views As Japan’s hotel rates hit record highs, Lawson convenience stores launch “RV Park” services, offering overnight parking with toilets and amenities, giving travelers a cheaper, more flexible option than traditional… Read more
Japan Tops Global Life Expectancy Rankings Again in 2025 Julie Howard2025-09-09014.5K views Japan once again leads the world in longevity, with women reaching an average life expectancy of 87.13 years. The country’s growing population of centenarians reflects a culture deeply rooted in… Read more
Japan’s Onigiri Boom: Specialty Shops Double Despite Rising Rice Prices Ernest Harry2025-09-0503.3K views While rice prices are rising in Japan, the number of onigiri specialty stores has doubled, making them a new favorite in the food service market. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Despite… Read more
Record Heatstroke Cases in Japan as “Road-Related” Incidents Rise Sharply Ferre Keira2025-08-2802.2K views The number of people hospitalized for heatstroke in Japan has reached a new high, with the proportion of road-related heatstroke cases rising year by year. Experts urge commuters to take… Read more
From Tokyo to the World! How Second-Hand Furniture Helps Save the Planet Julie Howard2025-08-2401.7K views As sustainability awareness rises, more people are choosing to furnish their homes with pre-loved items—cutting carbon emissions and giving the world’s forests a chance to breathe. BOSTON, MA (MERXWIRE) –… Read more
JLPT Applicants Hit Record 1.72 Million as Demand for Japan Jobs and Tourism Soars Ferre Keira2025-08-2405.2K views As demand for employment and tourism in Japan continues to rise, the number of applicants for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has increased annually, exceeding 1.72 million in 2024,… Read more
Japanese Anime IPs Gain Global Popularity, Emerging as a New Engine for Tourism Growth Ferre Keira2025-08-1505.3K views Japan holds four of the top ten anime character IPs by cumulative revenue worldwide. Their global appeal attracts large numbers of international tourists to anime-related locations, boosting local economies and… Read more