Consumer Polarization Deepens in Japan as Experiential Spending Gains Momentum Ferre Keira2026-03-2602.3K 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 Keira2026-03-1902.3K 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 Keira2026-03-1902.1K 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 Keira2026-03-1902.1K 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 Keira2026-03-1302.5K 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 Keira2026-03-1302.4K 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 Keira2026-03-1202.5K 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
Japan’s Decaffeinated Coffee Imports Hit Record High Ferre Keira2026-03-0503.1K views Amid rising health awareness and the continued popularity of coffee culture, Japan’s decaffeinated coffee imports reached 5,632 tons in 2025, setting a new all-time high. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Driven… Read more
Japan’s Agricultural and Food Exports Hit Record High for 13th Straight Year Ferre Keira2026-03-0502.5K views Japan’s agricultural and food exports rose 12.8% year-on-year to a record ¥1.7 trillion in 2025, marking the 13th consecutive annual increase, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries… Read more
Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports Surge Past $8.5 Billion, Record High Ferre Keira2026-03-0502.2K views According to statistics from the Vietnam Customs Department, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports exceeded $8.5 billion in 2025, up 19.8% from the previous year, setting a new record and highlighting… Read more