250 Happiest Cities Released, the Top 10 are All Occupied by Europe Amélie Poulain2024-07-1603.1K views The 2024 Happy Cities Index was recently announced, and the top 10 happiest cities are all in Europe. They are Aarhus, Zurich, Berlin, Gothenburg, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Bristol, Copenhagen, Geneva, and Munich, which shows how much Europeans value daily happiness. Read more
Domestic and Overseas Sales of Japanese Ice Cream Hit Record Highs, With Taiwan Purchasing the Most Ferre Keira2024-07-1403.7K views Domestic and overseas sales of Japanese ice cream hit a record high in 2023, with total sales reaching 608.2 billion yen. Among them, the export destination sales rankings are Taiwan,… Read more
Japanese Secret to Longevity: Eat More Small Fish Julie Howard2024-07-1301.7K views Japanese research shows that women regularly eating small fish have significantly reduced all-cause and cancer mortality. Experts believe incorporating small fish into their daily diet may be an effective way… Read more
“Dogo Onsen” the Background of Spirited Away’s Story, Reopened After Renovations Ferre Keira2024-07-1103.1K views “Dogo Onsen,” the prototype of the hot spring house in “Spirited Away,” reopened on July 11 after five and a half years of extensive renovations. The unique hot spring culture… Read more
Weak Yen Drives Japanese Searches for “Working Holiday” to Record High Ferre Keira2024-07-0901.9K views The continued depreciation of the yen has caused Japanese people to search for the keyword “ワーホリ” to a Record high. The minimum wages in Australia and Canada are 2.5-3.5 times… Read more
Which Country has the Most Thriving People at Work? The Top 3 are all Nordic Countries Amélie Poulain2024-07-0902.2K views According to the 2024 Global Workplace Situation Survey, about 34% of respondents are thriving at work, 58% of respondents feel like they are struggling at work, and 8% of respondents believe that they are suffering at work. The top three countries with the highest proportion of people who feel they are energetic at work are Finland, Denmark and Iceland. Read more
Japan’s Overseas Travel Expenses Increased by 67.4%, and the Number of People Traveling Abroad Decreased by One-Third Ferre Keira2024-07-0401.3K views The depreciation of the Japanese currency has caused Japanese people to increase overseas travel package fees by 67.4% and surge in overseas consumption. As a result, in May, the peak… Read more
Buying a House is not Easy, The World’s 10 Impossibly Unaffordable Cities have been Released Amélie Poulain2024-07-0203.2K views As global prices rise, housing prices remain high. “Buying a house” has become an impossible dream for many people. According to the latest Demographic International Housing Affordability report, the most difficult city to buy a house is Hong Kong in Asia, and the most difficult country to buy a house is the United States, accounting for half of the top ten Impossibly Unaffordable cities. Read more
Consuming 7 Grams of Olive Oil Daily may Protect the Heart and Brain and Reduce Inflammation Julie Howard2024-06-3001.4K views Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and a vital component of the Mediterranean diet. Current research has found that replacing saturated fats with olive oil can reduce the risk of… Read more
Daigoji Temple Exhibition at Nakanoshima Museum of Art is Available, 3 Publicity Modes to Attract Public Attention Ferre Keira2024-06-2802.5K views A survey by The Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association found that combining newspapers and online media for publicity can significantly improve advertising effectiveness and trust. Celebrating the 1150th anniversary… Read more