Tokyo Metropolitan Area New Apartment Prices Rise 13.5% Year-on-Year, Outpacing Wage Growth Wisdom Frida2026-06-2502.4K views Tokyo-area new housing prices continued to rise, with May average prices up 13.5% year-on-year, marking the third-highest level on record. Despite three consecutive years of significant wage increases, salary growth… Read more
Japan’s Evening Supermarket Discount Culture Grows, Balancing Savings and Food Waste Reduction Wisdom Frida2026-06-2502.2K views As food prices continue to rise, Japanese consumers are increasingly focused on saving on daily expenses. Every evening, supermarkets across the country roll out discounts on boxed meals, sushi, and… Read more
Resistance Training for 2 Hours a Week Associated With Lower Mortality Risk Wisdom Frida2026-06-250421 views Many people rely on running or walking to maintain health. However, a large-scale study suggests that performing approximately 1–2 hours of resistance training per week may not only improve muscle… Read more
Singapore, Hong Kong and Switzerland Lead 2026 World Competitiveness Rankings Wisdom Frida2026-06-2504.3K views The global competitive landscape is changing, with Asia and certain capital-oriented economies delivering strong performance. Overall, the rankings indicate that national competitiveness is shifting away from cost- and scale-driven factors… Read more
Brain Study Suggests Listening, Not Speaking, Drives Language Acquisition Wisdom Frida2026-06-250327 views Science has long assumed that language learning primarily relies on brain regions responsible for speech production. However, new research suggests that auditory processing and sound-based memory systems may play a… Read more
Tonkatsu Becomes a Must-Try for Japan Visitors: Which Chains Do Japanese Consumers Prefer? Wisdom Frida2026-06-2502.1K views As inbound tourism to Japan continues to surge, Japanese cuisine has once again become a major attraction. Japanese information website Netorabo recently released the results of its “Best Tonkatsu Chain”… Read more
Japan Foreign Population Tops 4 Million as Driver License Rules Tighten Wisdom Frida2026-06-180551 views After Japan’s registered foreign resident population exceeded 4 million, the government strengthened regulatory oversight, significantly increasing the difficulty of the foreign driver’s license conversion examination. OSAKA, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –Japan is… Read more
El Niño Likelihood Rises as WMO Warns of Escalating Climate Risks Wisdom Frida2026-06-180421 views The global climate system may be entering another El Niño cycle, with extreme weather risks continuing to escalate. Climate change is increasingly shaping the global economy and household expenditures, from… Read more
Japan Sunscreen Market Grows on Male Demand Wisdom Frida2026-06-0402.1K views As summer temperatures and UV levels rise in Japan, the sunscreen market continues to grow, driven by increasing demand for convenient reapplication products and a rising number of male consumers.… Read more
Japan’s Births Hit Record Low, 15 Years Ahead of Forecasts Wisdom Frida2026-06-0402.4K views Japan’s birth rate and number of births have both fallen to record lows, with annual births dropping to around 670,000, nearly 15 years ahead of government projections. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more