Amid Driver Crisis, Japan Turns to International Workers and Delivery Adjustments to Keep Services Running Ferre Keira2025-09-1805.4K views Japan’s truck and bus driver shortage is disrupting logistics and public transport, prompting convenience stores and transportation firms to adjust delivery schedules and recruit international workers. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –… Read more
Japan’s Furusato Tax Donations Hit Record ¥1.27 Trillion in FY2024, Takarazuka City Tops List Ferre Keira2025-09-1205.2K views Japan’s Furusato Tax donations hit a record ¥1.27 trillion in FY2024. Takarazuka City ranked first with ¥25.668 billion, mainly from two major hospital donations, while popular rewards like seafood and… Read more
Hotel Prices Surge in Japan, Lawson’s 24-Hour “RV Park” Offers Affordable Alternative Ferre Keira2025-09-1202.1K views As Japan’s hotel rates hit record highs, Lawson convenience stores launch “RV Park” services, offering overnight parking with toilets and amenities, giving travelers a cheaper, more flexible option than traditional… Read more
Record Heatstroke Cases in Japan as “Road-Related” Incidents Rise Sharply Ferre Keira2025-08-2802.2K views The number of people hospitalized for heatstroke in Japan has reached a new high, with the proportion of road-related heatstroke cases rising year by year. Experts urge commuters to take… Read more
JLPT Applicants Hit Record 1.72 Million as Demand for Japan Jobs and Tourism Soars Ferre Keira2025-08-2405.2K views As demand for employment and tourism in Japan continues to rise, the number of applicants for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has increased annually, exceeding 1.72 million in 2024,… Read more
Japanese Anime IPs Gain Global Popularity, Emerging as a New Engine for Tourism Growth Ferre Keira2025-08-1505.3K views Japan holds four of the top ten anime character IPs by cumulative revenue worldwide. Their global appeal attracts large numbers of international tourists to anime-related locations, boosting local economies and… Read more
Japan’s Workforce Mental Health Issues Cost ¥7.6 Trillion Annually Ferre Keira2025-08-1504K views A Japanese study reveals that mental health issues among workers cost the Japanese economy 7.6 trillion yen annually. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative is urging this issue to be addressed and… Read more
Tourism-Related Consumer Disputes in Japan Reach Record High, Accommodation Issues Top the List Ferre Keira2025-08-0702.5K views The surge in tourism to Japan is driving up consumer disputes. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative urges tourists to familiarize themselves with four consumer rights protection tips before visiting Japan. TOKYO,… Read more
Plans Underway to Turn Expo 2025 Osaka Site into Legacy Museum Ferre Keira2025-08-0703.5K views To preserve the legacy of the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, plans are being considered to convert part of the Yumeshima site into a museum, with business leaders supporting construction costs.… Read more
AI Becomes a Growing Parenting Ally, But Experts Urge Caution Ferre Keira2025-08-0102.1K views Nearly 30% of parents use AI for parenting consultations. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative has compiled “Five Important Precautions for AI Parenting,” reminding parents to exercise caution and judgment when using… Read more