Older Consumers Are Driving the Next Wave of Economic Growth Julie Howard2026-07-09078 views As global population ageing accelerates, older adults are emerging as a powerful consumer segment driving demand across healthcare, tourism, culture, technology, and lifestyle services. The longevity economy is expanding, and… Read more
2026 Global Peace Index Released Iceland Remains the World’s Most Peaceful Country for 19 Consecutive Years Derrick Smith2026-07-090653 views The 2026 Global Peace Index indicates that the global peace environment continues to deteriorate. In addition to conflicts reaching record levels, the nature of warfare is also being transformed by… Read more
Tokyo Metropolitan Area New Apartment Prices Rise 13.5% Year-on-Year, Outpacing Wage Growth Ferre Keira2026-06-2501.9K views Tokyo-area new housing prices continued to rise, with May average prices up 13.5% year-on-year, marking the third-highest level on record. Despite three consecutive years of significant wage increases, salary growth… Read more
Japan’s Evening Supermarket Discount Culture Grows, Balancing Savings and Food Waste Reduction Ferre Keira2026-06-2502K views As food prices continue to rise, Japanese consumers are increasingly focused on saving on daily expenses. Every evening, supermarkets across the country roll out discounts on boxed meals, sushi, and… Read more
Japan Foreign Population Tops 4 Million as Driver License Rules Tighten Wisdom Frida2026-06-180346 views After Japan’s registered foreign resident population exceeded 4 million, the government strengthened regulatory oversight, significantly increasing the difficulty of the foreign driver’s license conversion examination. OSAKA, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –Japan is… Read more
Reporters Without Borders: Global Press Freedom Index Falls to Its Lowest Level in 25 Years Derrick Smith2026-06-180734 views The 2026 World Press Freedom Index shows that global press freedom continues to deteriorate, with the average score hitting a 25-year low. More than half of the countries are classified… Read more
Japan’s Births Hit Record Low, 15 Years Ahead of Forecasts Wisdom Frida2026-06-0402.2K views Japan’s birth rate and number of births have both fallen to record lows, with annual births dropping to around 670,000, nearly 15 years ahead of government projections. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more
“2026 Yehliu Night Tours: See the Queen’s Head Illuminated at Night” Open June 28, Discounted Tickets on Sale June 1 Business PR2026-06-010680 views NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – Organized by the North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Headquarters, Tourism Administration, MOTC., the annual “2026 Yehliu Night Tours: See the Queen’s Head… Read more
Japan Water Bottle and Lunch Box Sales Rise as “Self-Catering” Lifestyle Gains Momentum Ferre Keira2026-05-2802.2K views Amid rising living costs, Japanese consumers are increasingly changing their spending habits, with self-carried water bottles and homemade lunches becoming a growing trend. Both market sales and search interest are… Read more
Japan’s Growing Interest in Gig Work Pushes Potential Workforce to 14 Million Ferre Keira2026-05-2802.5K views As prices continue to rise and minimum wages increase across Japan, more people are showing interest in taking on gig and short-term jobs to supplement their income. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE)… Read more