Japan’s Dairy Farms Fall Below 10,000, Farmers Urge Milk Price Hike to Offset Rising Costs Ferre Keira2024-12-2004.4K views Rising production costs and falling income have caused the number of dairy farms in Japan to fall below 10,000. Dairy farmers are calling for an increase in milk market prices.… Read more
49th National Traditional Crafts Exhibition in Tokyo Highlights Award-Winning Works Combining Tradition and Innovation Ferre Keira2024-12-0502.2K views The 49th “National Traditional Crafts Exhibition” exhibits this year’s award-winning works at the National Art Center in Tokyo from November 29 to December 9. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – The 49th… Read more
Kyoto’s Traditional Crafts Shine as Duty-Free Sales Soar, Reflecting Strong Interest from Overseas Tourists Ferre Keira2024-11-2103.3K views Duty-free sales at Kyoto department stores have increased significantly, and traditional handicrafts have become one of the leading sales items. KYOTO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – According to the September report of… Read more
Japan Post Sees Record Decline in New Year Postcard Circulation, Launches Gift-Integrated Services to Boost Sales Ferre Keira2024-11-1403.5K views The price of postcards rised to 85 yen, and Japan Post’s New Year’s postcard issuance has dropped by 25% from last year, a record drop in the number of issuances.… Read more
Kyoto Anticipates Record Hotel Occupancy as Maple Viewing Season Draws Crowds and Night Tours Flourish Ferre Keira2024-10-3104.9K views November is maple viewing season in Kyoto City, and the hotel occupancy rate is expected to reach 89.5%, a record high. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – According to the August monthly… Read more
Japan Proposes New Guidelines to Reduce Restaurant Food Waste by Encouraging Safe Leftover Takeaways Ferre Keira2024-10-2403.4K views Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare has developed specific guidelines, calling people to take leftovers home to reduce food waste. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – In Japan, restaurant leftovers are… Read more
Touch Screen Ordering Influences Consumer Choice in Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants Ferre Keira2024-10-1703.5K views A consumer survey found that one-quarter of the public considers “order food using a touch screen” a factor in choosing a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, highlighting consumers’ acceptance of the… Read more
Japan’s Hotel Battle: Luxurious Breakfast Becomes a Key Selling Point Ferre Keira2024-10-0303.8K views Japan’s tourism sector is booming, with visitors spending an average of 150,000 yen per person, a significant portion of which goes to accommodation. As hotels compete to attract international tourists,… Read more
Asia Dominates Instant Noodle Market: China Leads in Total Consumption While Vietnam Tops Per Capita Rankings Ferre Keira2024-09-26012.9K views The top five instant noodles sales are from Asian countries, with China ranking first in total consumption and Vietnam ranking first in per capita consumption. HANOI, VIETNAM (Merxwire) – The… Read more
The popularity of Japan’s Hometown Tax Payment System Surges, Donations Exceed 1 Trillion Yen Ferre Keira2024-09-1801.5K views Japan’s hometown tax donation system is becoming increasingly popular among the Japanese people. In 2023, hometown tax donations exceeded the 1 trillion yen mark, an increase of 15% compared with… Read more