Japan’s Household Dining Undergoes Major Shift as Frozen Foods and Male Cooking Rise Ferre Keira2026-06-1801.9K views As dual-income households rise in Japan, eating habits are shifting toward frozen foods and ready-made meals, while increasing male participation in cooking reflects changing family roles and a stronger focus… Read more
From Colorful to Minimal: Japanese Food Packaging Embraces Simplicity Ferre Keira2026-06-1802.1K views A growing number of Japanese food companies are simplifying product packaging, reflecting both rising production costs and a broader shift toward minimalist design and sustainable consumption. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –… Read more
Kansai Airport Completes Major Renovation Ahead of Summer Peak Ferre Keira2026-06-1802K views Although inbound visitors to Japan in May slightly declined, several markets set new records. As the summer travel peak approaches, Kansai Airport has completed its renovation and reopened to strengthen… Read more
Japan Tourism Shifts from Shopping to Experience-Based Travel Ferre Keira2026-06-0403.8K views As inbound tourism continues to recover, Japan’s tourism consumption has reached a new record high, with both shopping and experience-based spending increasing. The shift indicates that visitor spending patterns are… Read more
Japan Water Bottle and Lunch Box Sales Rise as “Self-Catering” Lifestyle Gains Momentum Ferre Keira2026-05-2802.2K views Amid rising living costs, Japanese consumers are increasingly changing their spending habits, with self-carried water bottles and homemade lunches becoming a growing trend. Both market sales and search interest are… Read more
Japan’s Growing Interest in Gig Work Pushes Potential Workforce to 14 Million Ferre Keira2026-05-2802.6K views As prices continue to rise and minimum wages increase across Japan, more people are showing interest in taking on gig and short-term jobs to supplement their income. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Over 40% of Western and Australian Tourists Try Beauty Services in Japan, Survey Finds Ferre Keira2026-05-2802.5K views A recent survey shows that more than 40% of travelers from Europe, North America, and Australia have used beauty-related services in Japan, with “cleanliness and hygiene” and “Japanese techniques” receiving… Read more
Japan’s Wagyu Beef Exports Hit Record High, with Taiwan Among Top Overseas Markets Ferre Keira2026-05-2102.6K views Japan’s Wagyu beef exports have reached a new record high, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Taiwan, the United States, and Hong Kong… Read more
Japanese Confectionery Exports Hit Record High, Driven by Inbound Tourism and Weak Yen Ferre Keira2026-05-2102.5K views Supported by a surge in inbound tourism and a weaker yen, Japanese confectionery exports continue to grow, with Asian markets expanding steadily and demand also rising across emerging regions such… Read more
Tokyo’s Shibuya Cracks Down on Littering, Fines Set at 2,000 Yen Ferre Keira2026-05-2102.2K views Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward has strengthened its anti-littering measures under revised local regulations that took effect in April 2026, with penalties officially enforced starting in June. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As… Read more