Japan’s Population Continues to Shrink as Foreign Resident Population Surpasses 4 Million Wisdom Frida2026-08-2101.9K views Japan is facing a major demographic shift as its Japanese population continues to decline while the number of foreign residents rises rapidly. New data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs… Read more
Japan’s Rising Prices Put Pressure on Households as 95% of Consumers Feel Costs Increasing Wisdom Frida2026-08-2101.9K views Rising prices in Japan continue to impact people’s lives, with over 90% of respondents believing that prices are currently higher than last year, and another 90% expecting them to continue… Read more
Japan’s Air Conditioner Market Grows Nearly 20% in First Half of 2026 Wisdom Frida2026-08-0602.2K views Japan’s air conditioner market is heating up, driven by rising temperatures and energy-efficiency policies. With new energy standards set to take effect in 2027, growing demand for early replacements has… Read more
Japan’s Food Exports Hit Record High as Green Tea and Yellowtail Lead Growth Wisdom Frida2026-08-0602.1K views Japan’s agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food exports reached 897.7 billion yen, marking an increase of more than 10% year-on-year and setting a new record high for the same period. Green… Read more
Tokyo Metropolitan Area New Apartment Prices Rise 13.5% Year-on-Year, Outpacing Wage Growth Wisdom Frida2026-06-2502.6K 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 Frida2026-06-2502.4K 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 Frida2026-06-250527 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 Frida2026-06-2504.8K 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 Frida2026-06-250426 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 Frida2026-06-2502.3K 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