Inbound Tourist Spending at Japanese Department Stores Hits Record High, Reaching 59.9 Billion Yen Ferre Keira2024-05-2502K views Japan’s cherry blossom season and the yen depreciation have driven an influx of international tourists. These tourists have contributed to the continued growth of department store sales, causing the number… Read more
Owning a Dog Reduces Dementia Risk by 40% for the Elderly Julie Howard2024-05-2402.1K views A Japanese study shows that older people who own dogs have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who don’t, but no significant effect was found from owning cats.… Read more
Parents’ Priceless Investment: Sports Cultivate Children’s Mental Capacity Amélie Poulain2024-05-2002.1K views In the United States, if you ask parents which subject they value most, many people will answer “sports”, especially after reaching adolescence. The sports that children participate in have become a hot topic when parents meet, and they are willing to spend a lot of money and time to train their children to engage in sports activities. Read more
Welcome the Summer Sunshine, but Pay Attention to Health Issues Amélie Poulain2024-05-1802.1K views The summer sunshine brings positive energy to everyone. Still, the high temperature and humidity also bring many physical and mental problems, such as increased irritability, difficulty sleeping at night, lack of energy during the day, heat stroke, and worsening skin problems. Too many cold drinks can cause indigestion, and eating stale food can cause gastrointestinal infections, so summer health problems should not be ignored. Read more
Ranking of Countries With the Most Coffee Drinkers Released Julie Howard2024-05-1204.2K views Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide, with the United States leading as the largest consumer of coffee, followed by Brazil and Germany. However, Finland takes the lead… Read more
Japan’s Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishery Product Exports Hit a New High, Growing 2.3 Times From 10 Years Ago Ferre Keira2024-05-1011.8K views In 2023, the export volume of Japan’s agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food products reached an unprecedented high of 1,454.1 billion yen, marking a 2.8% increase from the previous year and… Read more
Why Koreans don’t Want to Have Children? South Korea’s Fertility Rate Hits Record Low Amélie Poulain2024-05-0901.9K views South Korea, the country with the lowest fertility rate in the world for many years, has seen its fertility rate drop to 0.72 in 2023, far lower than the basic fertility rate of 2.1 required to stabilize the population structure. The number of newborns dropped by 7.7% throughout the year. The fertility rate in the fourth quarter of last year fell to a new record low of 0.65. The number of newborns was 3,905 fewer than in the same period in 2022. Read more
Ten Ramen Facts You Didn’t Know Julie Howard2024-05-0701.8K views Do you like ramen? The flavours of ramen are rich and diverse. In addition to traditional soup bases such as miso, soy sauce, and pork bones, there are also various… Read more
Scientists Suggest that Obese People Exercise Better at Night Than in the Morning Julie Howard2024-05-0301.5K views What are the benefits of exercising at night? Exercise can promote cardiovascular and mental health. According to the latest research, obese people have better effects of exercising in the evening… Read more
Convenience Store Proximity: A Key Factor in Residential Decisions in Japan Ferre Keira2024-04-2503.3K views Nearly a quarter of Japanese individuals, approximately 23.6%, frequent convenience stores daily. Real estate experts emphasize the pivotal role of proximity to convenience stores in residential choices for many home… Read more