Rising Import Costs Drive Japan’s Chicken Prices to Peak Levels Ferre Keira2026-09-1901.8K views Japan’s chicken thigh prices have reached ¥156 per 100 grams, 15% higher than the average for the same period in previous years, marking the highest level since the survey began.… Read more
Rising Prices Push Japanese Consumers to Shop More Carefully, Experts Share 4 Tips Ferre Keira2026-09-1901.8K views As prices continue to rise, Japanese consumers are paying closer attention to the value of the products they buy. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative recommends comparing unit prices, checking private-label… Read more
35% of Foreign Visitors Struggle With Japan’s Garbage Rules, Experts Offers 3 Suggestions Bertram Clark2026-09-1202K views The Consumer Aesthetics and Cultural Tourism Society Japan said 35% of foreign visitors to Japan find the country’s garbage disposal rules difficult to understand. The association recommended that local governments… Read more
Japan-Bound Tourists Hit Record Per-Capita Spending as Demand for Travel Experiences Grows Ferre Keira2026-09-0402K views Foreign visitors to Japan are spending more per trip, with total travel spending and average expenditure reaching record highs while spending on dining, entertainment and other experience-based activities continues to… Read more
Young Japanese Consumers Embrace Secondhand Fashion as Personal Style Drives a New Trend Ferre Keira2026-09-0302K views Kanto Smart Living Cooperative says secondhand clothing is becoming an increasingly popular choice among Japan’s younger generation, as consumers move away from simply “following trends” toward expressing their individuality. Known… Read more
Limited-Time Pokémon Airport Opens in Japan, Turning Anime IP Into a New Tourism Gateway Ferre Keira2026-08-2702K views Japanese regional airports are embracing a new trend of “character branding,” with popular anime, manga, and entertainment IPs becoming part of airport identities. From Conan and GeGeGe no Kitaro to… Read more
Japan’s Population Continues to Shrink as Foreign Resident Population Surpasses 4 Million Wisdom Frida2026-08-2101.9K views Japan is facing a major demographic shift as its Japanese population continues to decline while the number of foreign residents rises rapidly. New data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs… Read more
Japan’s Rising Prices Put Pressure on Households as 95% of Consumers Feel Costs Increasing Wisdom Frida2026-08-2101.9K views Rising prices in Japan continue to impact people’s lives, with over 90% of respondents believing that prices are currently higher than last year, and another 90% expecting them to continue… Read more
Japan’s Air Conditioner Market Grows Nearly 20% in First Half of 2026 Wisdom Frida2026-08-0602.3K views Japan’s air conditioner market is heating up, driven by rising temperatures and energy-efficiency policies. With new energy standards set to take effect in 2027, growing demand for early replacements has… Read more
Japan’s Food Exports Hit Record High as Green Tea and Yellowtail Lead Growth Wisdom Frida2026-08-0602.2K views Japan’s agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food exports reached 897.7 billion yen, marking an increase of more than 10% year-on-year and setting a new record high for the same period. Green… Read more