Kyoto’s Traditional Crafts Shine as Duty-Free Sales Soar, Reflecting Strong Interest from Overseas Tourists Ferre Keira2024-11-2102.7K views Duty-free sales at Kyoto department stores have increased significantly, and traditional handicrafts have become one of the leading sales items. KYOTO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – According to the September report of… Read more
Japan Post Sees Record Decline in New Year Postcard Circulation, Launches Gift-Integrated Services to Boost Sales Ferre Keira2024-11-1403K views The price of postcards rised to 85 yen, and Japan Post’s New Year’s postcard issuance has dropped by 25% from last year, a record drop in the number of issuances.… Read more
Meditate every day to regain focus and a good mood Amélie Poulain2024-11-1401.7K views According to a survey by the WHO, as many as 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression. In Taiwan, more than 2 million people suffer from this disease, of which 1.25 million are severe depression patients, which seriously affects their work and life. Experts suggest we might try meditating to regulate our emotions. Read more
A Daily Serving of Pistachios Protects Eyes and Slows Aging Julie Howard2024-11-1401.8K views Pistachios are rich in antioxidants, especially lutein and zeaxanthin, which are known to protect eyes from blue light damage and reduce the risk of macular degeneration. NEW YORK, NY (Merxwire)… Read more
Eating Less Sugar and More Fruit is Good for Health Amélie Poulain2024-11-0301.7K views Some people turn to sweets to relieve stress when they feel tired or depressed, so sugary drinks, desserts, and cookies have become daily staples for many people, but they harm health. These include diabetes, obesity, tooth decay, anxiety, and poorer sleep. It’s time to start implementing a sugar-reduced lifestyle. Read more
Kyoto Anticipates Record Hotel Occupancy as Maple Viewing Season Draws Crowds and Night Tours Flourish Ferre Keira2024-10-3104K views November is maple viewing season in Kyoto City, and the hotel occupancy rate is expected to reach 89.5%, a record high. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – According to the August monthly… Read more
Japan Strawberry Season is Coming, and Eating Strawberries Daily can Protect Heart Health Julie Howard2024-10-3101.4K views Scientific research shows that strawberries can promote cardiometabolic health, reduce cholesterol and inflammation, and delay cognitive decline, making them suitable for daily consumption. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – As Japan’s strawberry… Read more
Japan Proposes New Guidelines to Reduce Restaurant Food Waste by Encouraging Safe Leftover Takeaways Ferre Keira2024-10-2403.1K views Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare has developed specific guidelines, calling people to take leftovers home to reduce food waste. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – In Japan, restaurant leftovers are… Read more
Bear Enter the Japanese City, It may Take over Cities by 2050 Amélie Poulain2024-10-2303.5K views Japan has been suffering from a bear crisis in recent years. The area where bears are active has rapidly increased to 60% of the country. Even residents in cities have witnessed bears. Scholars believe that if appropriate measures are not taken, cities may be overrun by wild bears by 2050. Read more
New Research Shows Coffee May Improve Cardiovascular Health Julie Howard2024-10-2101.2K views Moderate caffeine intake can promote the regeneration of endothelial cells, which helps maintain and repair blood vessel walls. Therefore, scientists believe that caffeine may have a potential protective effect on… Read more