Duty-free sales at Kyoto department stores have increased significantly, and traditional handicrafts have become one of the leading sales items. KYOTO …
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The snow scene of Mount Fuji is one of the highlights of winter tourism in Japan, but the snowfall at the beginning of this year was nearly two weeks …
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Japan Post Sees Record Decline in New Year Postcard Circulation, Launches Gift-Integrated Services to Boost Sales
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraThe price of postcards rised to 85 yen, and Japan Post’s New Year’s postcard issuance has dropped by 25% from last year, a record drop in …
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Kyoto Anticipates Record Hotel Occupancy as Maple Viewing Season Draws Crowds and Night Tours Flourish
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraNovember is maple viewing season in Kyoto City, and the hotel occupancy rate is expected to reach 89.5%, a record high. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – …
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Japan Strawberry Season is Coming, and Eating Strawberries Daily can Protect Heart Health
by Julie Howardby Julie HowardScientific research shows that strawberries can promote cardiometabolic health, reduce cholesterol and inflammation, and delay cognitive decline, maki …
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Japan Proposes New Guidelines to Reduce Restaurant Food Waste by Encouraging Safe Leftover Takeaways
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraJapan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare has developed specific guidelines, calling people to take leftovers home to reduce food waste. TO …
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Japan has been suffering from a bear crisis in recent years. The area where bears are active has rapidly increased to 60% of the country. Even residen …
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Touch Screen Ordering Influences Consumer Choice in Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants
by Ferre Keiraby Ferre KeiraA consumer survey found that one-quarter of the public considers “order food using a touch screen” a factor in choosing a conveyor belt su …
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Entering the Cold Dew solar term, the temperature drops significantly, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is even greater. It …
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Japan’s tourism sector is booming, with visitors spending an average of 150,000 yen per person, a significant portion of which goes to accommoda …