Mochi Safety Alert: Elderly and Visitors Urged to Eat Slowly Ferre Keira2026-01-0102.5K views Mochi is frequently served during the New Year period, but it also poses a hidden risk of choking. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative reminds everyone that January is the peak season… Read more
Flexible Work Goes Global, But Who Truly Benefits? Wisdom Frida2025-12-250946 views Flexible working hours are increasingly seen as a solution for the future of work, yet they are also quietly drawing new dividing lines. When such arrangements cannot be used equally,… Read more
Chocolate Is Getting Pricier, and Consumers Are Adjusting Julie Howard2025-12-250955 views Volatility in cocoa supply is affecting more than prices; it is reshaping the overall structure of the chocolate industry. From raw material sourcing to consumer choices, the sweets market is… Read more
Japan’s Ice Cream Market Heats Up as Winter Consumption Surges Ferre Keira2025-12-2501.4K views The Japanese ice cream market continues to expand, with significant growth in winter sales. With improved living conditions, the rise of therapeutic consumption, and convenience stores pushing up prices, ice… Read more
Why Salary Is No Longer the Sole Measure of a Good Job for Gen Z Julie Howard2025-12-1801.2K views When personal growth and the ability to maintain quality of life become central considerations in career decisions, salary is no longer the sole benchmark, and the hierarchy of workplace values… Read more
Japan Moves Toward LED Lighting as Fluorescent Lamp Limits Begin Ferre Keira2025-12-1802.9K views Japan will restrict mercury-containing fluorescent lamps starting in 2026, and the Kanto Smart Living Cooperative is urging the public to plan ahead and gradually replace them with LED lighting. TOKYO,… Read more
ACML 2025 Returns to Taiwan After 14 Years, Featuring Keynote Address by USC ISI Director Craig Knoblock Business PR2025-12-1701K views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The 17th Asian Conference on Machine Learning (ACML 2025), one of the most influential machine learning conferences in the Asia-Pacific region, was held from December 9… Read more
Rising Food Prices in Japan Put Pressure on Year-End and New Year Holiday Meals Ferre Keira2025-12-1202.7K views With food prices hitting record highs, Japanese families face tight budgets for Christmas and New Year meals. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative advises taking advantage of supermarket discounts, buying essentials… Read more
Science Explains How Pets Reduce Stress and Boost Emotional Resilience Julie Howard2025-12-120816 views New psychological findings reveal that interacting with pets triggers a rapid relaxation response in the human brain. From reducing stress to boosting feelings of well-being, the effects are significant. Whether… Read more
Japan Sees Strong Rebound in Academic Exchanges as In-Person Activities and Overseas Participants Surge Julie Howard2025-12-1202K views Academic exchanges with Japan are rebounding, with both exchange activities and the number of overseas participants increasing. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Academic exchanges between Japan and other countries are showing… Read more