2026 Cost of Living Rankings Released Taiwan Overtakes Japan Julie Howard2026-04-160919 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 Keira2026-04-1602K 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
台日資安連携深化、台湾企業9社が出展 Business PR2026-04-100288 views 台湾デジタル発展部 デジタル産業署（ADI）は、台湾情報セキュリティコンソーシアム（TWDDC）と連携し、その構成団体である台湾情報セキュリティ協会（TWISA）とともに、「CYBER TAIWAN PAVILION（台湾セキュリティパビリオン）」として、東京ビッグサイトにて開催される「Japan IT Week 2026」に出展しております。 Read more
Japan’s Natto Exports Triple as Global Demand Continues to Rise Ferre Keira2026-04-0902.1K 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 Howard2026-04-090362 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 Howard2026-04-090286 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 Keira2026-04-0902.1K 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 Keira2026-04-0902.2K 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 Smith2026-04-090935 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
Global Salary Rankings Show Switzerland First with Singapore Leading Asia Derrick Smith2026-04-090716 views Global Salary Rankings: Europe and North America occupy most of the top positions, while Asia is led by Singapore, reflecting the disparity in economic strength and average income. TAIPEI, TAIWAN… Read more