Japanese Miso Exports Hit Record High — Guess Which Country Is the Biggest Importer? Ferre Keira2025-11-0701.8K views Japanese miso exports hit a record high, with the US remaining the largest export destination. While miso is experiencing a global craze, other traditional fermented foods face the crisis of… Read more
Christmas Cakes Too Costly for Many in Japan — Rising Prices Spur Homemade and Budget-Friendly Alternatives Ferre Keira2025-11-0102.8K views Christmas cake prices have soared across Japan. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative suggests that people enjoy a warm Christmas in this era of high prices by using alternative desserts or making… Read more
Travelers Urged to Check Bear Maps as Sightings Spread from Mountains to Cities Across Japan Ernest Harry2025-10-2404K views Bear attacks are common in Japan. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative reminds travelers to check bear-sighting information before departure and to avoid high-risk times and areas. Being prepared ensures safe… Read more
Feeling Down? New Study Finds Anime and Anime May Boost Your Mood Julie Howard2025-10-2304.5K views The latest scientific research shows that moderate exposure to animated works with gentle storytelling and positive atmospheres, or participation in immersive interactive gaming experiences, can effectively enhance emotional stability and… Read more
Japan Turns to AI to Tackle Its Ageing Workforce, Not to Replace It Julie Howard2025-10-0905.7K views As artificial intelligence rapidly penetrates various industries, AI tools are evolving from chat partners to all-around work assistants. People’s focus has shifted from whether they will be replaced to how… Read more
Daily Drinks Getting Too Pricey? Over 2,000 Beverages See Price Hikes in Japan This October Business PR2025-10-0904K views A total of 3,024 food and beverage items will see price increases in October, with beverages making up the bulk of the increase. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative offers three money-saving… Read more
Junifer Finds Beauty in the Ordinary With New Single “Thoughts For The Night” Business PR2025-10-0402.7K views CHICO, CA (MERXWIRE) – Fresh off their debut album “A Little Late” in March, Alternative-pop artist Junifer unveils their newest single, “Thoughts For The Night,” a luminous meditation on family, belonging,… Read more
Japan’s Iconic First Sales Postponed to January 3, 2026 Bertram Clark2025-10-0206.3K views Kanto Smart Living Cooperative reminds travelers that many Japanese department stores have postponed their Hatsuuri sales to January 3. Check store hours before planning your trip to avoid disappointment. TOKYO,… Read more
Tokyo’s AI-Powered Matchmaking App Connects Hundreds as Japan Tackles Declining Birthrate Bertram Clark2025-09-2507.5K views In response to Japan’s falling birthrate, Tokyo launched its official matchmaking app, TOKYO Enmusubi, in 2024, using AI to pair compatible singles. With nearly 300 couples matched, the Kanto Smart… Read more
Vitamin D, Diet, and Exercise Identified as Keys to Healthy Aging Julie Howard2025-09-1802.5K views Healthy ageing has become a global concern. In recent years, numerous international studies have shown that nutritional supplementation, dietary patterns, and exercise habits play a role at the cellular and… Read more