Surge in Visitors from Taiwan and U.S. Drives Record Tourism Numbers in Japan Ferre Keira2024-07-2904.8K views In June, Japan saw a record number of foreign tourists, primarily driven by visitors from Taiwan and the United States, both set new single-month records. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – The… Read more
Breakthrough in Artificial Seedling Technology Promises Relief Amid Record High Japanese Eel Prices Ferre Keira2024-07-2303K views As the price of eel in Japan hits a record high, research on the cultivation of artificial eel seedlings has received good news. The cost has dropped by 95% (about… Read more
Domestic and Overseas Sales of Japanese Ice Cream Hit Record Highs, With Taiwan Purchasing the Most Ferre Keira2024-07-1404.2K views Domestic and overseas sales of Japanese ice cream hit a record high in 2023, with total sales reaching 608.2 billion yen. Among them, the export destination sales rankings are Taiwan,… Read more
“Dogo Onsen” the Background of Spirited Away’s Story, Reopened After Renovations Ferre Keira2024-07-1103.8K views “Dogo Onsen,” the prototype of the hot spring house in “Spirited Away,” reopened on July 11 after five and a half years of extensive renovations. The unique hot spring culture… Read more
Weak Yen Drives Japanese Searches for “Working Holiday” to Record High Ferre Keira2024-07-0903.1K views The continued depreciation of the yen has caused Japanese people to search for the keyword “ワーホリ” to a Record high. The minimum wages in Australia and Canada are 2.5-3.5 times… Read more
Japan’s Overseas Travel Expenses Increased by 67.4%, and the Number of People Traveling Abroad Decreased by One-Third Ferre Keira2024-07-0401.5K views The depreciation of the Japanese currency has caused Japanese people to increase overseas travel package fees by 67.4% and surge in overseas consumption. As a result, in May, the peak… Read more
Daigoji Temple Exhibition at Nakanoshima Museum of Art is Available, 3 Publicity Modes to Attract Public Attention Ferre Keira2024-06-2803.9K views A survey by The Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association found that combining newspapers and online media for publicity can significantly improve advertising effectiveness and trust. Celebrating the 1150th anniversary… Read more
Weak Yen Makes Tokyo and Osaka the World’s Cities with the Most Rising House Prices Ferre Keira2024-06-1106.5K views The International Real Estate Price and Rent Index released by the Japan Real Estate Research Institute showcases the success and growth of the Japanese real estate market. It reveals that… Read more
Inbound Tourist Spending at Japanese Department Stores Hits Record High, Reaching 59.9 Billion Yen Ferre Keira2024-05-2502.2K views Japan’s cherry blossom season and the yen depreciation have driven an influx of international tourists. These tourists have contributed to the continued growth of department store sales, causing the number… Read more
Japan’s Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishery Product Exports Hit a New High, Growing 2.3 Times From 10 Years Ago Ferre Keira2024-05-1012.1K views In 2023, the export volume of Japan’s agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food products reached an unprecedented high of 1,454.1 billion yen, marking a 2.8% increase from the previous year and… Read more