Japan Convenience Stores Hit Record Sales, but Face Declining Foot Traffic and Price Pressures Ferre Keira2026-03-2602.1K views Japan’s convenience store industry has recorded its highest-ever sales, but is facing declining customer traffic, as rising prices and shifting consumer behavior present growing challenges. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) -Japan’s convenience… Read more
Desserts Become Luxury Goods! Cocoa Price Surge Pushes Chocolate into High-Cost Era Derrick Smith2026-03-260515 views According to Statista, cocoa prices stayed between $2 and $3/kg from 2016, rose to $7.33 in 2024, and are estimated to peak at $8 in 2025. Prices may drop slightly… Read more
Consumer Polarization Deepens in Japan as Experiential Spending Gains Momentum Ferre Keira2026-03-2602K views Amid rising prices, frugality is spreading among consumers in Japan. At the same time, spending is becoming increasingly polarized, with more people prioritizing personal interests and experiences. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
Tokyo’s Ideal Residential Areas Shift to Suburbs as Rising Prices Change Housing Choices Ferre Keira2026-03-1902K views As Tokyo’s housing prices continue to rise, popular rental and home-buying locations are moving from the city center to more affordable, convenient suburban areas. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – According to… Read more
Brown Rice Gains Popularity for Health Benefits; Online Searches Up 24% Over the Past Decade Ferre Keira2026-03-1902K views The trend toward healthier eating is driving renewed interest in brown rice. According to Japan’s Brown Rice Food White Paper 2025, online searches for brown rice have increased by 24%… Read more
Japan’s Breakfast Market Hits Record High as Brunch Boom Fuels Dining Industry Growth Ferre Keira2026-03-1901.9K views Changing lifestyles and proactive industry expansion have pushed Japan’s breakfast market to a record high in 2025, with demand continuing to rise. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Japan’s breakfast market is… Read more
Global Food Prices End a Five-Month Decline, While Wheat Prices Rose Against the Trend by 1.8% in February Julie Howard2026-03-190352 views Amid mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) reported that global wheat prices increased by 1.8% month over… Read more
2026 World Grand Prix Taipei Open – Who Will Rise to the Challenge and Battle in Taipei! Business PR2026-03-170458 views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The Department of Sports, Taipei City Government and Taiwan Dancesport Development Association jointly organize the “2026 World Grand Prix Taipei Open,” which will be held at… Read more
Migration Consultations in Japan Hit Record High; Gunma Emerges as a Popular Destination Ferre Keira2026-03-1302.2K views Rising costs are driving more Japanese to consider moving to regional areas, with Gunma, Tochigi, and Nagano topping the 2025 relocation survey. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As living costs and… Read more
Regional Travel in Japan Gains Popularity as Foreign Guest Nights in Tottori Jump Nearly 70% Ferre Keira2026-03-1302K views Japan’s Tourism Agency reported that international visitor overnight stays rose 8.2% in 2025 to 178 million. Tottori Prefecture saw the fastest growth, with foreign guest nights increasing nearly 70%, highlighting… Read more