Cycling Accidents Increase in Japan, the Government Aggravated the Penalties Amélie Poulain2024-12-0504.1K views Japan recently announced new traffic regulations for cyclists, prohibiting cyclists from using mobile phones and strictly prohibiting riding after drinking. Violators may be fined up to 500,000 yen and sentenced to 3 years in prison. This new law was implemented in November in the hope that it can effectively reduce accidents while riding bicycles. Read more
The Worst Traffic Cities in Asia are Revealed, with Three Taiwan Cities on the List Amélie Poulain2024-11-2806.2K views The recently released annual “TomTom Traffic Index” pointed out that the top three cities in Asia with the worst traffic conditions and the most traffic jams in 2023 are Bengaluru, Pune and Manila. Three cities in Taiwan have entered the top ten cities with the worst traffic in Asia, and the city with the worst traffic conditions in the world has once again been ranked by London. Read more
Scientists Discover New Way to Save Bananas from Extinction Julie Howard2024-11-2802.3K views Bananas are rich in potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and dietary fibre, which help regulate muscle function and prevent cramps. This makes them particularly beneficial for post-exercise energy replenishment. Additionally,… Read more
Sitting for Over 10 Hours a Day Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease Julie Howard2024-11-2102.8K views Sitting for more than 10.5 hours daily increases the risk of heart failure and cardiovascular mortality. This is closely linked to health issues such as reduced blood flow, fat accumulation,… Read more
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
PhaseZero Launches AI Agents Ready for Commerce that Drive Business Success Irma Katherine2024-11-1401.8K views Five new AI Agents enable each team to accomplish more and enhance function-specific results. LOS ALTOS, CA (Merxwire) – PhaseZero, an AI-native enterprise composable commerce platform provider, today announced commerce-ready… Read more
It’s Snowing on Mount Fuji! Winter Tourism in Japan Begins Julie Howard2024-11-1402.1K views The snow scene of Mount Fuji is one of the highlights of winter tourism in Japan, but the snowfall at the beginning of this year was nearly two weeks later… 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