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
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
Japan Birth Rate Drops Again, Labor Shortage Affects Railway Safety Amélie Poulain2024-06-2401.8K views The latest data shows that the number of newborns in Japan has declined for eight consecutive years and hit a new low in 2023. The number of deaths is higher than the number of births for the 17th consecutive year and is twice the number of newborns. The total population is shrinking naturally, and the labor force is declining yearly, affecting the national economy. Read more
Travel to Japan with “Staycation” Style to Save the City from Ecological Crisis Amélie Poulain2024-06-1501.8K views With international tourism recovering after COVID-19, Japan has been a popular tourist destination worldwide. Coupled with the depreciation of the Japanese yen, the cost of sightseeing has dropped significantly, attracting many tourists. Although the number of tourists hitting record highs has led to economic recovery, it has also caused overtourism. Read more
Weak Yen Makes Tokyo and Osaka the World’s Cities with the Most Rising House Prices Ferre Keira2024-06-1104.1K views The International Real Estate Price and Rent Index released by the Japan Real Estate Research Institute showcases the success and growth of the Japanese real estate market. It reveals that… Read more
Japan’s Kasashima Gallery Visits World-Renowned Taiwan Hard-Nib Calligraphy Exhibition Derrick Smith2024-06-0902.8K views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Merxwire) – The National Hard-Nib Calligraphy Competition Winners and Masters Exhibition began in June 2024. The exhibition is being held at the Yang Ching-Chiang Art Museum in Sanxia District,… Read more
From Echigo-Tsumari to Seto Inland Sea: Japanese Placemaking Astonishes Internationally Derrick Smith2024-05-2801.8K views Successful creations such as the “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field” and the “Setouchi International Art Festival” have attracted millions of art enthusiasts and tourists, promoting economic growth in various sectors including tourism… Read more
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