Japan Tops Global Life Expectancy Rankings Again in 2025 Julie Howard2025-09-09010K views Japan once again leads the world in longevity, with women reaching an average life expectancy of 87.13 years. The country’s growing population of centenarians reflects a culture deeply rooted in… Read more
Japan’s Onigiri Boom: Specialty Shops Double Despite Rising Rice Prices Ernest Harry2025-09-0502.9K views While rice prices are rising in Japan, the number of onigiri specialty stores has doubled, making them a new favorite in the food service market. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Despite… Read more
Record Heatstroke Cases in Japan as “Road-Related” Incidents Rise Sharply Ferre Keira2025-08-2802K views The number of people hospitalized for heatstroke in Japan has reached a new high, with the proportion of road-related heatstroke cases rising year by year. Experts urge commuters to take… Read more
From Tokyo to the World! How Second-Hand Furniture Helps Save the Planet Julie Howard2025-08-2401.6K views As sustainability awareness rises, more people are choosing to furnish their homes with pre-loved items—cutting carbon emissions and giving the world’s forests a chance to breathe. BOSTON, MA (MERXWIRE) –… Read more
JLPT Applicants Hit Record 1.72 Million as Demand for Japan Jobs and Tourism Soars Ferre Keira2025-08-2404.4K views As demand for employment and tourism in Japan continues to rise, the number of applicants for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has increased annually, exceeding 1.72 million in 2024,… Read more
Japanese Anime IPs Gain Global Popularity, Emerging as a New Engine for Tourism Growth Ferre Keira2025-08-1504.1K views Japan holds four of the top ten anime character IPs by cumulative revenue worldwide. Their global appeal attracts large numbers of international tourists to anime-related locations, boosting local economies and… Read more
Japan’s Workforce Mental Health Issues Cost ¥7.6 Trillion Annually Ferre Keira2025-08-1503.5K views A Japanese study reveals that mental health issues among workers cost the Japanese economy 7.6 trillion yen annually. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative is urging this issue to be addressed and… Read more
Experts Urge Caution as Most Sunglasses Fail UV Protection Tests Julie Howard2025-08-1501.8K views In the age of rising UV radiation, sunglasses are no longer just a fashion statement but a health necessity. Yet studies reveal that many popular sunglasses fail to meet safety… Read more
Tourism-Related Consumer Disputes in Japan Reach Record High, Accommodation Issues Top the List Ferre Keira2025-08-0702.1K views The surge in tourism to Japan is driving up consumer disputes. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative urges tourists to familiarize themselves with four consumer rights protection tips before visiting Japan. TOKYO,… Read more
Working Smarter? The Digital Age Is Draining Our Minds Julie Howard2025-08-0701.6K views While modern life is more convenient thanks to technology, it also subtly traps people in a whirlpool of digital fatigue. Endless video meetings, information overload, and the rapid rise of… Read more