Japanese Films Broke Box Office Records in 2024 as Animation Dominates and Foreign Films Decline Ferre Keira2025-05-0806K views In 2024, box office revenue for Japanese-made films hit a new high, with anime becoming the leading force in the market, while foreign films continued to perform poorly. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Louvre Launches Overhaul to Enhance Visitor Experience and Preserve Cultural Legacy Ferre Keira2025-04-1702.7K views The Louvre Museum in France will launch a large-scale renovation project lasting 10 to 15 years starting in 2026. The project will include setting up a dedicated exhibition room for… Read more
Japan Embraces AI to Transform the Convenience Store Experience Julie Howard2025-04-1708.6K views Unmanned stores are rapidly emerging across Japan, with automation expanding from convenience stores to ramen shops and cafés. Driven by labour shortages and technological advancements, this retail revolution is quietly… Read more
Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom! Japan Welcomes a Surge of Visitors in 2025 Julie Howard2025-04-0302.6K views The 2025 cherry blossom season officially begins in Japan. According to the latest forecast, the cherry blossoms in Tokyo bloomed on March 24 and are expected to reach full bloom… Read more
World’s Top 5 Tulip Festivals You Can’t-Miss This Don’t Julie Howard2025-03-3003K views Tulips, renowned for their elegant appearance and vibrant colours, symbolize love and hope. They are beloved worldwide and are celebrated as the heralds of spring. Los Angeles, CA (Merxwire) –… Read more
Japanese Baseball Star Invites Team to Experience Big Tuna Dinner Julie Howard2025-03-2202K views A Japanese baseball star recently hosted an extravagant tuna dinner, leaving fans and netizens in awe. This lavish feast sparked renewed interest in Japanese culinary culture. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –… Read more
5 Tips to Help You Spend All Your Change When Travelling in Japan Julie Howard2025-03-1001.3K views When travelling in Japan, cash transactions are still daily, often allowing travellers to accumulate large amounts of change. Nowadays, many tourist attractions, shops, and airports have introduced various small consumption… Read more
Tokyo’s Consumer Prices Surge as Fresh Food Costs Skyrocket Amid Supply Struggles Ferre Keira2025-03-1002.2K views The surge in fresh food and rice prices has increased household expenses and weakened consumer confidence. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Tokyo’s consumer prices saw a sharp rise in February, with… Read more
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Set Record with Over 2 Million Visitors in 2024 Ferre Keira2025-02-2702.9K views As of February 15, the number of visitors to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in 2024 has exceeded 2 million. HIROSHIMA, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – After the Japanese “Nihon Hidankyo” was… Read more
Survey Reveals Lack of Public Trash Cans a Top Concern for Japan Tourists Ferre Keira2025-02-2002.9K views The Japan Tourism Agency pointed out that the lack of trash cans in public places has become the biggest problem facing tourists visiting Japan. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – The Japan… Read more