Spring Pollen Season Hits Japan – Visitors Should Be Careful Ernest Harry2026-01-3006.1K views Japan’s cedar pollen season is approaching, with high concentrations expected in eastern and northern regions. Travelers are advised to wear protective gear and monitor daily pollen forecasts. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Japan Tourism Hits Record as Foreign Visitors Exceed 40 Million Ernest Harry2026-01-2203.7K views Japan’s tourism sector has reached a historic milestone, as international visitor arrivals surged past 40 million in 2025, setting a new annual record and highlighting the country’s growing appeal as… Read more
Healthy Snacking in Japan’s Protein Snack Boom Ernest Harry2025-10-2401.5K views Japan’s healthy snack market is not just growing, it’s skyrocketing. A significant shift in consumer eating habits and lifestyles fuels this rapid expansion. From sugar-free and low-fat products to high-protein… Read more
Travelers Urged to Check Bear Maps as Sightings Spread from Mountains to Cities Across Japan Ernest Harry2025-10-2403.3K views Bear attacks are common in Japan. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative reminds travelers to check bear-sighting information before departure and to avoid high-risk times and areas. Being prepared ensures safe… Read more
Japan’s Onigiri Boom: Specialty Shops Double Despite Rising Rice Prices Ernest Harry2025-09-0502.9K 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
Japan’s Chicken Prices Soar 46%, Pressuring Households and Restaurants Ernest Harry2025-07-1808.8K views The sharp rise in chicken prices has had a significant impact on both households and the catering industry. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative recommends that homemakers replace chicken with ingredients with… Read more
Less Sodium and More Potassium May Help Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Ernest Harry2023-09-2601.3K views What is your daily intake of sodium and potassium? A study has revealed that a reduction in sodium consumption and an increase in potassium intake are correlated with a decreased… Read more
Taiwan Sends Startups to Japan to Expand Market through Companies Including Angelo Koo-led CBID Ernest Harry2022-09-0201.4K views Taipei, Taiwan (Merxwire) – Taiwan and Japan share commonalities in cuisine, culture, geographical topography, and climate. Earthquakes and typhoons commonly hit both islands, with devastating effects at times in the past,… Read more
Local Business Overcomes Pandemic with Help from CDF, Foundation Led by Angelo Koo Ernest Harry2022-07-0201.6K views Taipei, Taiwan (Merxwire) – Sunrise Wood Workshop, a tourist-catering business in the city of Taitung, fully felt the burden of the pandemic and had been hard pressed to pay employees’… Read more
CDF and Foundation Chaired by Angelo Koo Care for Students’ Nutrition Ernest Harry2022-06-0402.2K views Taipei, Taiwan (Merxwire) – China Development Financial (CDF) and its subsidiaries including CDIB Capital International, have invested a total of NT$85 million towards the “Nutrition 100 Program” over the past… Read more