Sitting for Over 10 Hours a Day Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease Julie Howard2024-11-2104.1K 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 Keira2024-11-2103.9K 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 Katherine2024-11-1402K 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 Howard2024-11-1402.4K 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 Keira2024-11-1403.6K 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 Poulain2024-11-1401.9K 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 Howard2024-11-1402.1K 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 Poulain2024-11-0302.8K 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 Keira2024-10-3105.4K 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 Howard2024-10-3101.7K 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