Global Life Expectancy: Monaco Tops at 86 While Nigeria Lags at 55 Audrey Hazel2026-05-0702.4K views While global life expectancy is on the rise, disparities between countries remain significant. The advantages enjoyed by long-lived nations in healthcare and living conditions stand in stark contrast to the… Read more
International Bubble Tea Day on April 30 Highlights Taiwan’s Global Beverage Culture Boom Ferre Keira2026-04-3003.2K views Today marks International Bubble Tea Day, a global celebration of Taiwan’s bubble tea culture, which continues to gain international attention and showcase its cross-border cultural and culinary influence. TAIPEI, TAIWAN… Read more
80% of Japanese Housewives Use Reward Points to Cope with Rising Living Costs Ferre Keira2026-04-3002.2K views As living costs continue to rise, Japanese households are changing their money-saving habits. Many homemakers are now turning to reward point systems and daily spending adjustments to make cost-cutting easier… Read more
Why Are More People Returning to Handwritten Notes? Studies Show Better Understanding and Memory Julie Howard2026-04-090800 views Many note-taking applications now support handwriting, synchronization, search, and handwriting-to-text conversion, making handwritten notes no longer limited to paper-based habits but a more flexible approach for learning and work. NEW… Read more
Japan Land Prices Rise for Fifth Consecutive Year Amid Strong Urban Housing Demand Ferre Keira2026-04-0202.5K views Japan’s latest land price survey shows nationwide land values have risen for the fifth consecutive year, with urban housing demand keeping the real estate market active—particularly in Tokyo and Osaka.… Read more
Japan Convenience Stores Hit Record Sales, but Face Declining Foot Traffic and Price Pressures Ferre Keira2026-03-2603.1K 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
Global Birth Rates Decline as Births Fall 8.6% Over the Past Decade Derrick Smith2026-03-1901.9K views Over the past decade, global births have declined by approximately 8.6%. This structural shift is gradually weakening future labor supply and economic momentum. TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The global population… Read more
Japan Promotes “100-Year Food” Program to Preserve Regional Culinary Traditions Ferre Keira2026-03-1203.2K views Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs is promoting the “100-Year Food” program to preserve and pass down regional food traditions that have been maintained within local communities for generations. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Dining Like a Local: Japan’s Sushi Spending Trends and Regional Specialties Uncovered Ferre Keira2026-02-2603K 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 Howard2026-01-150996 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