Dining Like a Local: Japan’s Sushi Spending Trends and Regional Specialties Uncovered Ferre Keira2026-02-2601.9K views As inbound tourism to Japan surges, sushi tops travelers’ must-eat lists. New survey data reveals Japanese diners’ favorite toppings and the regions best known for premium seafood. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
World Happiness Report 2025: What Truly Makes People Happy? Julie Howard2026-01-150420 views The World Happiness Report 2025 compiles subjective assessments of life satisfaction from people around the world and finds that happiness is shaped not only by economic performance, but also by… Read more
Goodbye Kirakira Names: Japan Cracks Down on Overly Creative Baby Names Julie Howard2025-07-1101.6K 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 Howard2025-07-1101.6K 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
The Rise of Cat Cafés Sparks a New Wave in Stress Relief Spaces Julie Howard2025-05-0801.7K views Research shows that petting cats can effectively reduce anxiety, making cat caféscafés a burgeoning industry that combines healing and business opportunities, attracting more customers seeking emotional solace. NEW YORK, NY… Read more
The Rise of FIRE: How Generation Z Is Redefining Retirement Julie Howard2025-05-0801.7K views The FIRE trend is sweeping through Generation Z, with young people aiming for financial independence by reducing expenses, increasing income, and investing to accumulate wealth for early retirement. SEATTLE, WA… Read more
Global Mobile Usage Rankings Released: Which Countries Love to Surf the Internet the Most? Julie Howard2025-05-0202.8K views Smartphones have profoundly changed people’s lives and have become an indispensable part of daily life. However, as the time spent using digital devices increases year by year, all sectors have… Read more
Tokyo May Implement Flexible Work Hours to Address Workforce Challenges Julie Howard2025-02-2701.9K views Tokyo, Japan, will implement a flexible working hour system in April this year. The working mode will allow Japanese civil servants to choose three days off weekly to achieve a… Read more
Real-Life Connections Are Back, The Dating Apps Losing Their Popularity Julie Howard2025-02-2001.6K views People are stepping away from their screens as the digital dating landscape evolves. While the widespread use of online dating platforms has made meeting new people more manageable, some singles… Read more
New York City Fight Traffic Congestion with Congestion Fees Julie Howard2025-01-2301.8K views Traffic congestion is becoming increasingly severe. New York and cities like London in the UK, Singapore, and Stockholm in Sweden have implemented toll systems to alleviate urban traffic congestion and… Read more