Google Launches ‘Try It On’ in Japan to Boost Tourist Shopping Efficiency Ferre Keira2025-10-0902.1K views Google has launched the “Try It On” virtual try-on feature in Japan, allowing travelers to preview looks before departure, saving time on-site shopping and making the shopping experience in Japan… Read more
Japan Turns to AI to Tackle Its Ageing Workforce, Not to Replace It Julie Howard2025-10-0906.1K views As artificial intelligence rapidly penetrates various industries, AI tools are evolving from chat partners to all-around work assistants. People’s focus has shifted from whether they will be replaced to how… Read more
Daily Drinks Getting Too Pricey? Over 2,000 Beverages See Price Hikes in Japan This October Business PR2025-10-0904.3K views A total of 3,024 food and beverage items will see price increases in October, with beverages making up the bulk of the increase. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative offers three money-saving… Read more
Points Not Just Purchases, The ¥2.2 Trillion Ritual of Japan’s Everyday Life Julie Howard2025-10-0902K views In Japan, collecting reward points is not merely a way to save money—it represents a way of life. From coasters and folders to limited-edition trinkets sold in convenience stores, these… Read more
Junifer Finds Beauty in the Ordinary With New Single “Thoughts For The Night” Business PR2025-10-0403K views CHICO, CA (MERXWIRE) – Fresh off their debut album “A Little Late” in March, Alternative-pop artist Junifer unveils their newest single, “Thoughts For The Night,” a luminous meditation on family, belonging,… Read more
Fish on the Menu: Superfood or Silent Threat? Bertram Clark2025-10-0202K views Fish have long been an essential source of nutrition supporting Japanese longevity. While enjoying its cultural and health benefits, it is necessary to pay attention to species and portion sizes,… Read more
Japan’s Iconic First Sales Postponed to January 3, 2026 Bertram Clark2025-10-0206.5K views Kanto Smart Living Cooperative reminds travelers that many Japanese department stores have postponed their Hatsuuri sales to January 3. Check store hours before planning your trip to avoid disappointment. TOKYO,… Read more
Tokyo’s AI-Powered Matchmaking App Connects Hundreds as Japan Tackles Declining Birthrate Bertram Clark2025-09-2507.7K views In response to Japan’s falling birthrate, Tokyo launched its official matchmaking app, TOKYO Enmusubi, in 2024, using AI to pair compatible singles. With nearly 300 couples matched, the Kanto Smart… Read more
Vitamin D, Diet, and Exercise Identified as Keys to Healthy Aging Julie Howard2025-09-1802.8K views Healthy ageing has become a global concern. In recent years, numerous international studies have shown that nutritional supplementation, dietary patterns, and exercise habits play a role at the cellular and… Read more
Amid Driver Crisis, Japan Turns to International Workers and Delivery Adjustments to Keep Services Running Ferre Keira2025-09-1805.5K views Japan’s truck and bus driver shortage is disrupting logistics and public transport, prompting convenience stores and transportation firms to adjust delivery schedules and recruit international workers. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –… Read more