Plans Underway to Turn Expo 2025 Osaka Site into Legacy Museum Ferre Keira2025-08-0703.6K views To preserve the legacy of the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, plans are being considered to convert part of the Yumeshima site into a museum, with business leaders supporting construction costs.… Read more
“Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” Shatters Box Office Records with Fastest 10 Billion Yen Milestone Ferre Keira2025-08-0101.8K views Japanese anime proves its global power again- “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” soared past 10 billion yen in just eight days, rewriting box office history. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Goodbye to ¥100 Coffee: Japan Convenience Stores Raise Prices Amid Yen Depreciation and Bean Costs Rise Ferre Keira2025-07-2509.4K 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 Howard2025-07-2401.8K 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
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
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 Howard2025-06-2601.4K 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 Keira2025-06-2602.9K 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
Record Ice Cream Spending in Japan Soars Amid Heatwave and Lifestyle Shifts Ferre Keira2025-06-1903K views Ice cream has evolved from a seasonal treat to a year-round desserts, with rising demand driven by extreme heat, lifestyle changes, and cross-generational appeal. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – The Statistics… Read more
Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen Lines Launch Trial of No-Reservation Oversized Luggage Storage Ferre Keira2025-06-1202.8K views From July 1, the use of oversized luggage storage without reservation will be trialed on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – In response to the continued… Read more