Rising Food Prices in Japan Put Pressure on Year-End and New Year Holiday Meals Ferre Keira2025-12-1203K 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 Howard2025-12-1201.5K 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
From Mountains to the Sea: Discover Hualien with Our New Global E-Book Business PR2025-12-110862 views HUALIEN, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The Hualien County Government has officially released the multilingual e-book Discovering Hualien, offering a fresh global perspective on Hualien’s rich culture and stunning natural landscape. The… Read more
Hualien Expands Global Readiness as 21 Local Businesses Complete Bilingual Service Upgrade Ahead of International Sporting Events Business PR2025-12-1101K views HUALIEN, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – As Hualien prepares to host two major international sporting events in 2026 — the IDBF Club Crew World Championships (CCWC) and the International Children’s Games (ICG)… Read more
Japan’s Matcha Industry Confronts Climate-Driven Crisis Julie Howard2025-12-0302.6K views As global demand grows, driven by rising interest from international consumers, Japan’s tencha production has been affected by this year’s extreme heat, resulting in reduced yields and quality. With demand… Read more
90% of People Aware of Smartphone Addiction, 80% Want to Reduce Usage but Struggle to Do So” Ferre Keira2025-11-2801.8K views A survey reveals that 90% of people unconsciously use their phones, and 80% want to reduce usage but find it difficult to do so. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative suggests… Read more
Feeling Overwhelmed? A Global Healing Trend Is Taking Over Julie Howard2025-11-200841 views As modern life becomes more stressful, conversations and demand surrounding emotional care and stress relief have sharply increased. More people are willing to invest in their well-being, accelerating the healing… Read more
JR-East Celebrates 140th Anniversary of Station Bento: 63 Local Specialties Compete for “Number One Bento” Ferre Keira2025-11-2001.1K views To celebrate the 140th anniversary of Japanese station bento, JR-East is holding a poll with 63 regional bento options vying for the title of “Number One Bento.” The poll is… Read more
Everyday Products May Expose Children to Untracked Chemicals Julie Howard2025-11-0701.7K views Multiple chemical compounds originating from everyday household products have been detected in young children’s bodies. Experts warn that the number of potentially harmful substances in our living environments may be… Read more
Solo Hot Pots Boil Over in Japan: Inflation and Changing Lifestyles Drive a New Dining Trend Ferre Keira2025-11-0702.3K views The hot pot craze in Japan is surging again this winter, with inflation and the rise in solo living driving demand for individual hot pots. From supermarkets to chain restaurants,… Read more