Japan’s Air Conditioner Market Grows Nearly 20% in First Half of 2026 Ferre Keira2026-08-0601.8K views Japan’s air conditioner market is heating up, driven by rising temperatures and energy-efficiency policies. With new energy standards set to take effect in 2027, growing demand for early replacements has… Read more
Japan’s Food Exports Hit Record High as Green Tea and Yellowtail Lead Growth Ferre Keira2026-08-0601.8K views Japan’s agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food exports reached 897.7 billion yen, marking an increase of more than 10% year-on-year and setting a new record high for the same period. Green… Read more
Japan’s Convenience Stores Become Summer Cooling Havens Rosa Compell2026-07-3001.9K views As Japan faces another summer of extreme heat, convenience stores have become more than just places to shop. With extensive nationwide coverage and a wide range of daily services, they… Read more
Switching to Decaf Coffee in the Afternoon? Study Reveals Potential Benefits for Memory and Brain Health Julie Howard2026-07-300253 views Many people drink coffee for an energy boost, but recent research suggests that decaffeinated coffee may retain certain natural compounds that could be associated with improved memory and cognitive function.… Read more
As AI Adoption Accelerates, Data Centres Drive a Surge in Global Electricity Demand Julie Howard2026-07-300193 views The rapid adoption of AI applications is driving significant growth in data centre electricity demand. As energy consumption continues to rise, securing a stable power supply has become a major… Read more
Japan Theme Park Ticket Prices Continue to Rise, Increasing Summer Travel Costs Ferre Keira2026-07-3001.8K views Japan’s tourism boom continues, but the cost of visiting theme parks is also increasing. In 2026, more Japanese leisure facilities raised admission fees, while dynamic pricing systems became increasingly common,… Read more
Cocoa Prices Soar Over 170% as Alternative Ingredients Transform the Future of Food Julie Howard2026-07-230262 views Extreme weather events and supply chain disruptions are causing significant price volatility in key food ingredients, including cocoa, coffee beans, and eggs. In response to climate change challenges, the development… Read more
53% of Consumers Plan to Buy More Fiber-Rich Foods as Precision Nutrition Reshapes the Global Food Market Ferre Keira2026-07-230252 views As global obesity rates continue to rise and consumers become increasingly health-conscious, the global food industry is shifting from emphasising large portions and satiety toward precision nutrition and calorie management.… Read more
Japanese Women Eager to Learn but Face Barriers Ferre Keira2026-07-2301.9K views As artificial intelligence and digital transformation reshape the workplace, lifelong learning has become increasingly important for maintaining career competitiveness. Japan’s latest gender equality report shows that women are more likely… Read more
Japan’s Seniors Show Stronger Desire to Keep Working, Outpacing the U.S., Germany and Sweden Ferre Keira2026-07-2101.9K views Retirement no longer means leaving the workforce. A new Japanese government survey shows that nearly half of people aged 60 and above want to continue working, a higher proportion than… Read more