From ‘Herbivores’ to ‘Fasting’: Japan’s Young Singles Are Rethinking Marriage Ferre Keira2026-10-1602K views For the first time, fewer than 80 percent of unmarried Japanese adults ages 18 to 34 say they intend to marry. A national survey reveals changing expectations about love, parenthood… Read more
A Realm Aging, A Vitality Fading: Japan’s Senior Population Peaks at 29.6% Ferre Keira2026-10-0901.9K views Japan’s aging population continues to grow, with people aged 65 and older accounting for 29.6% of the population, a record high and the highest share among countries with populations of… Read more
Young Japanese Consumers Embrace Secondhand Fashion as Personal Style Drives a New Trend Ferre Keira2026-09-0302.3K views Kanto Smart Living Cooperative says secondhand clothing is becoming an increasingly popular choice among Japan’s younger generation, as consumers move away from simply “following trends” toward expressing their individuality. Known… Read more
Japan’s Convenience Stores Become Summer Cooling Havens Rosa Compell2026-07-3002.2K views As Japan faces another summer of extreme heat, convenience stores have become more than just places to shop. With extensive nationwide coverage and a wide range of daily services, they… Read more
Older Consumers Are Driving the Next Wave of Economic Growth Julie Howard2026-07-090813 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 Smith2026-07-0902.5K 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 Wisdom Frida2026-06-2502.8K 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 Wisdom Frida2026-06-2502.7K 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 Frida2026-06-180911 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 Smith2026-06-1801.2K 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