Foreign Resident Population in Japan Hits Record High, Surpasses 4 Million in 2025 Ferre Keira2026-04-0202.5K views Driven by rising labor demand and expanded visa programs, the number of foreign residents in Japan exceeded 4 million for the first time at the end of 2025. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Japan Hot Spring Boom Continues as Global Search Interest Hits New High Ferre Keira2026-03-2602.1K views Global interest in Japan’s hot spring culture is surging once again, with Google Trends data showing that searches for “Japan hot spring” peaked in February, highlighting renewed international attention. TOKYO,… Read more
Japan Convenience Stores Hit Record Sales, but Face Declining Foot Traffic and Price Pressures Ferre Keira2026-03-2602.6K views Japan’s convenience store industry has recorded its highest-ever sales, but is facing declining customer traffic, as rising prices and shifting consumer behavior present growing challenges. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) -Japan’s convenience… Read more
Consumer Polarization Deepens in Japan as Experiential Spending Gains Momentum Ferre Keira2026-03-2602.1K views Amid rising prices, frugality is spreading among consumers in Japan. At the same time, spending is becoming increasingly polarized, with more people prioritizing personal interests and experiences. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Tokyo’s Ideal Residential Areas Shift to Suburbs as Rising Prices Change Housing Choices Ferre Keira2026-03-1902.1K views As Tokyo’s housing prices continue to rise, popular rental and home-buying locations are moving from the city center to more affordable, convenient suburban areas. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – According to… Read more
Brown Rice Gains Popularity for Health Benefits; Online Searches Up 24% Over the Past Decade Ferre Keira2026-03-1902K views The trend toward healthier eating is driving renewed interest in brown rice. According to Japan’s Brown Rice Food White Paper 2025, online searches for brown rice have increased by 24%… Read more
Japan’s Breakfast Market Hits Record High as Brunch Boom Fuels Dining Industry Growth Ferre Keira2026-03-1902K views Changing lifestyles and proactive industry expansion have pushed Japan’s breakfast market to a record high in 2025, with demand continuing to rise. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Japan’s breakfast market is… Read more
Migration Consultations in Japan Hit Record High; Gunma Emerges as a Popular Destination Ferre Keira2026-03-1302.3K views Rising costs are driving more Japanese to consider moving to regional areas, with Gunma, Tochigi, and Nagano topping the 2025 relocation survey. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As living costs and… Read more
Regional Travel in Japan Gains Popularity as Foreign Guest Nights in Tottori Jump Nearly 70% Ferre Keira2026-03-1302.2K views Japan’s Tourism Agency reported that international visitor overnight stays rose 8.2% in 2025 to 178 million. Tottori Prefecture saw the fastest growth, with foreign guest nights increasing nearly 70%, highlighting… Read more
Japan Promotes “100-Year Food” Program to Preserve Regional Culinary Traditions Ferre Keira2026-03-1202.2K views Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs is promoting the “100-Year Food” program to preserve and pass down regional food traditions that have been maintained within local communities for generations. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more