Japan’s Births Hit Record Low, 15 Years Ahead of Forecasts Wisdom Frida2026-06-0402.7K 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 PR2026-06-010985 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 Keira2026-05-2802.4K 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 Keira2026-05-2802.9K 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
Over 40% of Western and Australian Tourists Try Beauty Services in Japan, Survey Finds Ferre Keira2026-05-2803.3K views A recent survey shows that more than 40% of travelers from Europe, North America, and Australia have used beauty-related services in Japan, with “cleanliness and hygiene” and “Japanese techniques” receiving… Read more
Japan’s Child Population Declines for 45th Consecutive Year, Reshaping Toy and Childcare Markets Sheila Nelly2026-05-1402.8K views Japan’s demographic challenges continue to deepen as the population of children aged 15 and under has fallen for the 45th consecutive year, reaching a record low. With birth rates remaining… Read more
Global Ageing Trend: WHO Projects 2.1 Billion People Aged 60 and Over by 2050 Derrick Smith2026-05-1405K views With global life expectancy now at 73.8 years, countries from developed economies to emerging markets are broadly facing increasing pressure on healthcare, labor, and social systems. An ageing society has… Read more
Redefining Taiwan: The Danjiang Bridge by Zaha Hadid Sheila Nelly2026-05-120839 views NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The Danjiang Bridge spans the estuary of the Tamsui River and stands as one of Taiwan’s most representative major public infrastructure projects in recent years.… Read more
Unmanned Stores Rapidly Expand Across Japan, From Chains to Independent Businesses Ferre Keira2026-05-0703K views Amid labor shortages and rising personnel costs, unmanned stores are rapidly gaining ground in Japan. From large retail chains to independently operated shops, businesses across industries are adopting this new… Read more
Japan’s Ready-Made Meal Market Grows 1.5 Times in 20 Years Ferre Keira2026-05-0703.2K views Japan’s ready-made meal (sozai) market continues to expand as dual-income households rise and demographic changes reshape consumer behavior. The market is projected to grow 1.5 times over the past two… Read more