Japan Tourism Remains Resilient Despite 60.7% Drop in Chinese Visitors Bertram Clark2026-02-1804.9K views The ongoing depreciation of the yen has made Japan an increasingly cost-effective destination, drawing a massive influx of overseas tourists. Between late 2025 and early 2026, the resumption and expansion of several international routes—including Busan-Fukuoka, Taipei-Narita, Bangkok-Sendai, and Sydney-New Chitose—have further bolstered these arrival numbers. Read more
Global Warming Brings Double Blow: Summer Heat and Winter Snowstorms Bertram Clark2026-02-1802.5K views TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – The impacts of global warming are far more complex than we imagine. When people discuss climate change, they often focus on extreme summer heat, melting glaciers,… Read more
World-Class Ballroom Stars to Ignite Taipei Arena: 2026 Asian Dance Tour Kicks Off Feb 27 & 28 with NT$3.2 Million Prize Pool Business PR2026-02-0401.2K views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The annual highlight of the ballroom dance calendar—the 2026 Asian Dance Tour – Taipei Open—will light up Taipei Arena on February 27–28. The world’s only traveling… Read more
The Era of Unmanned Stores: Self-Checkout Becomes Mainstream in Japan Ferre Keira2026-01-1602.9K views Labor shortages and rising wages are driving Japan’s shift to self-checkout and unmanned stores, making automated shopping an increasingly common part of daily life. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Structural issues… Read more
World Happiness Report 2025: What Truly Makes People Happy? Julie Howard2026-01-150706 views The World Happiness Report 2025 compiles subjective assessments of life satisfaction from people around the world and finds that happiness is shaped not only by economic performance, but also by… Read more
Flexible Work Goes Global, But Who Truly Benefits? Wisdom Frida2025-12-2501.1K 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
Japan Moves Toward LED Lighting as Fluorescent Lamp Limits Begin Ferre Keira2025-12-1803.1K 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 PR2025-12-1701.1K 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 Keira2025-12-1202.8K 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 Howard2025-12-120919 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