6 Practical Strategies to Cut Food Costs Amid Rising Prices Ferre Keira2025-03-1302.2K views Kanto Smart Living Cooperative has released “6 Ways to Save on Food Expenses” to help consumers manage household expenses and reduce food costs amid continued price increases. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Tokyo’s Consumer Prices Surge as Fresh Food Costs Skyrocket Amid Supply Struggles Ferre Keira2025-03-1002.4K views The surge in fresh food and rice prices has increased household expenses and weakened consumer confidence. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Tokyo’s consumer prices saw a sharp rise in February, with… Read more
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Set Record with Over 2 Million Visitors in 2024 Ferre Keira2025-02-2703.2K views As of February 15, the number of visitors to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in 2024 has exceeded 2 million. HIROSHIMA, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – After the Japanese “Nihon Hidankyo” was… Read more
Survey Reveals Lack of Public Trash Cans a Top Concern for Japan Tourists Ferre Keira2025-02-2003.1K views The Japan Tourism Agency pointed out that the lack of trash cans in public places has become the biggest problem facing tourists visiting Japan. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – The Japan… Read more
Rising Domestic Rice Prices Drive Japanese Restaurants to Shift Towards Imported Rice to Stabilize Costs Ferre Keira2025-02-2002.1K views As domestic rice prices in Japan continue to rise, restaurant operators are turning to imported rice to reduce costs. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As the price of domestic rice in… Read more
2025 Japan Travel Recommendation: Sensoji Temple Becomes the Most Popular Attraction for Domestic and Foreign Tourists Ferre Keira2025-02-0603.2K views Sensō-ji Temple in Tokyo, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto have become some of the most popular attractions for domestic and foreign tourists. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – The Japan… Read more
Japan’s Tabletop Ordering Model Eases Language Barriers and Labor Shortages, Boosting Tourism Dining Experience Ferre Keira2025-01-2303.2K views Tabletop ordering has become a trend in Japanese restaurants, allowing overseas consumers to order food at their seats using dedicated machines. This provides multilingual menus and solves the problem of… Read more
2024 Japanese White Rice Market Report: Annual Demand Drops by 100,000 Tons Due to Dietary Shifts Ferre Keira2025-01-1003K views Although 74% of Japanese people eat rice daily, the demand is decreasing by 100,000 tons per year due to the aging population and changes in dietary structure. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Osechi Cuisine Prices Polarize in Japan: High-End vs. Budget-Friendly Options Emerge Ferre Keira2025-01-0103.1K views Japan is facing the impact of high prices. The price of Osechi cuisine has had a chain reaction, and the polarization between “luxury” and “affordable” has progressed. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
MERXWIRE Launched Report on Japanese Dessert Market, Red and White are the Most Festive for Christmas Ferre Keira2024-12-2501.6K views The vibrant contrast of red strawberries and white cream in strawberry shortcake has made it a beloved Christmas tradition in Japan. This color combination symbolizes celebration and good fortune in… Read more