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A growing number of Japanese food companies are simplifying product packaging, reflecting both rising production costs and a broader shift toward minimalist design and sustainable consumption. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – …

The global climate system may be entering another El Niño cycle, with extreme weather risks continuing to escalate. Climate change is increasingly shaping the global economy and household expenditures, from …

The 2026 World Press Freedom Index shows that global press freedom continues to deteriorate, with the average score hitting a 25-year low. More than half of the countries are classified …

Although inbound visitors to Japan in May slightly declined, several markets set new records. As the summer travel peak approaches, Kansai Airport has completed its renovation and reopened to strengthen …

As inbound tourism continues to recover, Japan’s tourism consumption has reached a new record high, with both shopping and experience-based spending increasing. The shift indicates that visitor spending patterns are …

Global digital transformation is accelerating, with artificial intelligence and data applications becoming key foundations of national competitiveness. The IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking reflects the strengths of economies in knowledge, …

As summer temperatures and UV levels rise in Japan, the sunscreen market continues to grow, driven by increasing demand for convenient reapplication products and a rising number of male consumers. …

From the publicly funded welfare systems of the Nordic countries to the billionaire-backed philanthropic model of the United States, leading economies are pursuing vastly different financial and institutional approaches to …

Japan’s birth rate and number of births have both fallen to record lows, with annual births dropping to around 670,000, nearly 15 years ahead of government projections. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) …

Amid rising living costs, Japanese consumers are increasingly changing their spending habits, with self-carried water bottles and homemade lunches becoming a growing trend. Both market sales and search interest are …