Japan Food Exports Hit Record High as Beef and Green Tea Drive Growth Ferre Keira2026-04-1602.4K views Japan’s agricultural and food exports continue to grow steadily, with beef, green tea, and sake rapidly emerging as new drivers of overall export expansion. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – According to… Read more
Japan Bento Trend: Over 80% Bring Homemade Lunches, Male Participation Rises Ferre Keira2026-04-1602.1K views A latest survey shows that the proportion of people in Japan preparing their own bento lunches continues to climb, reaching a record high. The trend reflects noticeable changes in lunch… Read more
2026 Cost of Living Rankings Released Taiwan Overtakes Japan Julie Howard2026-04-1603K views As expenses for dining, housing, and daily consumption continue to rise, Taiwan’s cost of living is rapidly converging with Japan’s. According to the latest international data and academic studies, by… Read more
Capsule Toy Craze Continues in Japan, Over 60% Try Their Luck Monthly Ferre Keira2026-04-1602.1K views From capsule machines to blind boxes and character lotteries, Japan’s “random merchandise” trend remains strong, with more than 60% of consumers making at least one purchase per month. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Japan’s Natto Exports Triple as Global Demand Continues to Rise Ferre Keira2026-04-0902.2K views As Japan’s tourism industry rebounds and global health awareness grows, natto is rapidly expanding into international markets. Export volumes have reached record highs, highlighting the global appeal of this traditional… Read more
No Team Required as AI-Powered One-Person Companies Rise Julie Howard2026-04-090468 views With the widespread adoption of generative AI, one-person companies are growing rapidly. With AI assisting in copywriting, design, customer service, and data organisation, a single individual can now complete tasks… Read more
Why Are More People Returning to Handwritten Notes? Studies Show Better Understanding and Memory Julie Howard2026-04-090427 views Many note-taking applications now support handwriting, synchronization, search, and handwriting-to-text conversion, making handwritten notes no longer limited to paper-based habits but a more flexible approach for learning and work. NEW… Read more
Tokyo Finds ¥4.5 Billion in Lost Cash in a Year; Over Half of Lost Items Returned Ferre Keira2026-04-0902.4K views Losing personal belongings is every traveler’s nightmare, but in Japan, more than half of lost items are eventually recovered. The latest statistics show that both lost-and-found reports and cash returns… Read more
Japan Domestic Air Travel Hits Record High, Surpasses 111 Million Passengers in 2025 Ferre Keira2026-04-0902.6K views Japan’s domestic aviation market has fully recovered, with record passenger numbers in 2025 driven by tourism and business travel, signaling a new phase of growth. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Japan’s… Read more
2026 Global Passport Ranking: Singapore Tops and Europe Leads in Travel Freedom Derrick Smith2026-04-0901.5K views In the 2026 Henley Passport Index, Singapore ranks first with access to 192 destinations, followed by Japan and South Korea with 187, while European countries remain among the global leaders… Read more