Goodbye to ¥100 Coffee: Japan Convenience Stores Raise Prices Amid Yen Depreciation and Bean Costs Rise Ferre Keira2025-07-2509.1K views Japan’s three major convenience store coffee prices have been raised across the board, with the depreciation of the yen and the surge in coffee beans as the main reasons. TOKYO,… Read more
Stress, Sales, and Spending! Research Shows Mindful Consumers Feel Happier Julie Howard2025-07-2401.7K views Impulse purchases are commonly triggered by stress; however, recent studies suggest that mindful consumption can help reduce regret and anxiety, while also improving emotional stability and financial well-being. BOSTON, MA… Read more
Summer Fatigue? Your Body May Be Losing Key Minerals Julie Howard2025-07-2402K views What feels like simple heat exhaustion may be your body quietly losing essential minerals. Research shows that students, office workers, and menopausal women are particularly susceptible to nutrient imbalances during… Read more
Inbound Tourism to Japan Hits New Milestones Amid Weakened Yen and Expanded Flights Ferre Keira2025-07-1702.6K views The depreciation of the yen and the expansion of flights led to more than 3.37 million foreign tourists in Japan in June, which not only set a record for the… Read more
Goodbye Kirakira Names: Japan Cracks Down on Overly Creative Baby Names Julie Howard2025-07-1102.1K views Japan has amended its family registration law to regulate not only the characters used in children’s names but also to require parents to register the reading (pronunciation) of those names.… Read more
Information Overload Is Draining Your Brain! Is It Hurting Our Mental Health? Julie Howard2025-07-1102.6K views Complex designs and constantly updated algorithms make it increasingly difficult for individuals to control the flow of information actively. Being in such an environment for a long time will not… Read more
Narita Unagi Festival Celebrates Tradition Amid Global Conservation Concerns Ferre Keira2025-07-0301.9K views Narita Unagi Festival is here! Savoring Japanese eel culture amidst the aroma, but also facing the dilemma of conservation and trade. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – The annual “Narita Unagi Festival”… Read more
Start Your Day with a World Breakfast Tour Julie Howard2025-06-2601.3K views Breakfast is not only the beginning of the day but also a miniature portrait of a nation. From Asia to Europe, from steaming hot dishes to chilled plates, traditional breakfasts… Read more
Over 80% of Japanese Seniors Want to Keep Working After Retirement, Citing Income, Health, and Purpose Ferre Keira2025-06-2602.8K views More than 80% of Japanese seniors still wish to continue working after retirement for financial reasons, health benefits, and personal fulfillment. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As Japan enters a super-aged… Read more
Rising Female Population Reshapes Societies Across Asia Julie Howard2025-06-2601.4K views A growing number of countries are seeing a rise in female populations. This demographic trend is not only reshaping societies but also contributing to greater peace and social stability. Vietnam,… Read more