Information Overload Is Draining Your Brain! Is It Hurting Our Mental Health? Julie Howard2025-07-1102.7K 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
Narita Unagi Festival Celebrates Tradition Amid Global Conservation Concerns Ferre Keira2025-07-0301.9K 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
Over 80% of Japanese Seniors Want to Keep Working After Retirement, Citing Income, Health, and Purpose Ferre Keira2025-06-2602.9K views More than 80% of Japanese seniors still wish to continue working after retirement for financial reasons, health benefits, and personal fulfillment. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As Japan enters a super-aged… Read more
Record Ice Cream Spending in Japan Soars Amid Heatwave and Lifestyle Shifts Ferre Keira2025-06-1903K views Ice cream has evolved from a seasonal treat to a year-round desserts, with rising demand driven by extreme heat, lifestyle changes, and cross-generational appeal. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – The Statistics… Read more
Cash Is Still King, But Japan’s Going More Digital Julie Howard2025-06-1202.6K views Expo 2025 Osaka’s cashless payment system reflects global trends in digital finance, underscoring Japan’s gradual shift toward a more digitally driven consumer economy. LOS ANGELES, CA (MERXWIRE) – You won’t… Read more
Japan’s Beloved White Rice Faces Record Prices Amid Tourism Boom Julie Howard2025-06-0502.4K views The resurgence of tourism in Japan has led to a sharp increase in white rice consumption. To meet the high demand for high-quality meals, many local restaurants and accommodation operators… Read more
How an Animated Film Generates Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Revenue Julie Howard2025-05-2903.6K views Japanese animated films have evolved from cultural products into powerful economic engines. From the 40 billion yen box office success of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train to the tourism boom sparked… Read more
Macau Q1 GDP Falls 1.3 Percent as Economy Stays 15 Percent Below Pre-Pandemic Level Irma Katherine2025-05-1001.7K views MACAU, CHINA (MERXWIRE) – Macau’s economy shrank slightly in the first quarter of 2024, according to new data released in early May by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The… Read more
Japanese Films Broke Box Office Records in 2024 as Animation Dominates and Foreign Films Decline Ferre Keira2025-05-0807.1K views In 2024, box office revenue for Japanese-made films hit a new high, with anime becoming the leading force in the market, while foreign films continued to perform poorly. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
The Rise of FIRE: How Generation Z Is Redefining Retirement Julie Howard2025-05-0802.1K views The FIRE trend is sweeping through Generation Z, with young people aiming for financial independence by reducing expenses, increasing income, and investing to accumulate wealth for early retirement. SEATTLE, WA… Read more