Unmanned stores are rapidly emerging across Japan, with automation expanding from convenience stores to ramen shops and cafés. Driven by labour shorta …
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Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom! Japan Welcomes a Surge of Visitors in 2025
by Julie Howardby Julie HowardThe 2025 cherry blossom season officially begins in Japan. According to the latest forecast, the cherry blossoms in Tokyo bloomed on March 24 and are …
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A Japanese baseball star recently hosted an extravagant tuna dinner, leaving fans and netizens in awe. This lavish feast sparked renewed interest in J …
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When travelling in Japan, cash transactions are still daily, often allowing travellers to accumulate large amounts of change. Nowadays, many tourist a …
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Tokyo’s Consumer Prices Surge as Fresh Food Costs Skyrocket Amid Supply Struggles
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraThe surge in fresh food and rice prices has increased household expenses and weakened consumer confidence. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Tokyo’ …
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Tokyo May Implement Flexible Work Hours to Address Workforce Challenges
by Julie Howardby Julie HowardTokyo, Japan, will implement a flexible working hour system in April this year. The working mode will allow Japanese civil servants to choose three da …
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Set Record with Over 2 Million Visitors in 2024
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraAs of February 15, the number of visitors to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in 2024 has exceeded 2 million. HIROSHIMA, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – A …
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Survey Reveals Lack of Public Trash Cans a Top Concern for Japan Tourists
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraThe Japan Tourism Agency pointed out that the lack of trash cans in public places has become the biggest problem facing tourists visiting Japan. TOKYO …
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Rising Domestic Rice Prices Drive Japanese Restaurants to Shift Towards Imported Rice to Stabilize Costs
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraAs domestic rice prices in Japan continue to rise, restaurant operators are turning to imported rice to reduce costs. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – …
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Time Out’s editorial team and travel writers have selected the travel destinations in Asia for 2025, featuring eight cities or islands from different …