Japan Reaches Record 336,708 International Students in 2024 Ferre Keira2025-07-2504.5K views The number of students studying in Japan has reached a new high. Study & Live Japan Association has put forward five key reminders to help students plan their study abroad… Read more
Goodbye to ¥100 Coffee: Japan Convenience Stores Raise Prices Amid Yen Depreciation and Bean Costs Rise Ferre Keira2025-07-2507.7K views Japan’s three major convenience store coffee prices have been raised across the board, with the depreciation of the yen and the surge in coffee beans as the main reasons. TOKYO,… Read more
Stress, Sales, and Spending! Research Shows Mindful Consumers Feel Happier Julie Howard2025-07-2401.6K views Impulse purchases are commonly triggered by stress; however, recent studies suggest that mindful consumption can help reduce regret and anxiety, while also improving emotional stability and financial well-being. BOSTON, MA… Read more
Summer Fatigue? Your Body May Be Losing Key Minerals Julie Howard2025-07-2401.4K views What feels like simple heat exhaustion may be your body quietly losing essential minerals. Research shows that students, office workers, and menopausal women are particularly susceptible to nutrient imbalances during… Read more
Japan’s Chicken Prices Soar 46%, Pressuring Households and Restaurants Ernest Harry2025-07-1808.9K views The sharp rise in chicken prices has had a significant impact on both households and the catering industry. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative recommends that homemakers replace chicken with ingredients with… Read more
Inbound Tourism to Japan Hits New Milestones Amid Weakened Yen and Expanded Flights Ferre Keira2025-07-1702.4K views The depreciation of the yen and the expansion of flights led to more than 3.37 million foreign tourists in Japan in June, which not only set a record for the… Read more
Goodbye Kirakira Names: Japan Cracks Down on Overly Creative Baby Names Julie Howard2025-07-1101.8K views Japan has amended its family registration law to regulate not only the characters used in children’s names but also to require parents to register the reading (pronunciation) of those names.… Read more
Information Overload Is Draining Your Brain! Is It Hurting Our Mental Health? Julie Howard2025-07-1101.9K views Complex designs and constantly updated algorithms make it increasingly difficult for individuals to control the flow of information actively. Being in such an environment for a long time will not… Read more
Japan Reports Highest Drowning Accidents in a Decade Ferre Keira2025-07-1103.6K views Japan’s drowning accidents hit a 10-year high in 2024. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative called on the public to be vigilant, abide by safety rules, and protect water safety. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Narita Unagi Festival Celebrates Tradition Amid Global Conservation Concerns Ferre Keira2025-07-0301.6K views Narita Unagi Festival is here! Savoring Japanese eel culture amidst the aroma, but also facing the dilemma of conservation and trade. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – The annual “Narita Unagi Festival”… Read more