Over 80% of Japanese Seniors Want to Keep Working After Retirement, Citing Income, Health, and Purpose Ferre Keira2025-06-2602.8K views More than 80% of Japanese seniors still wish to continue working after retirement for financial reasons, health benefits, and personal fulfillment. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – As Japan enters a super-aged… Read more
Record Ice Cream Spending in Japan Soars Amid Heatwave and Lifestyle Shifts Ferre Keira2025-06-1902.9K views Ice cream has evolved from a seasonal treat to a year-round desserts, with rising demand driven by extreme heat, lifestyle changes, and cross-generational appeal. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – The Statistics… Read more
Cash Is Still King, But Japan’s Going More Digital Julie Howard2025-06-1202.5K views Expo 2025 Osaka’s cashless payment system reflects global trends in digital finance, underscoring Japan’s gradual shift toward a more digitally driven consumer economy. LOS ANGELES, CA (MERXWIRE) – You won’t… Read more
Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen Lines Launch Trial of No-Reservation Oversized Luggage Storage Ferre Keira2025-06-1202.7K views From July 1, the use of oversized luggage storage without reservation will be trialed on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – In response to the continued… Read more
Japan Hits Record 3.9 Million Foreign Visitors in April 2025 Ferre Keira2025-06-0503.3K views Japan welcomed a record 3.9089 million foreign visitors in April 2025, boosted by EXPO 2025, cherry blossom tourism, and a weak yen. Tourist numbers rose 28.5% year-on-year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.… Read more
Japan’s Beloved White Rice Faces Record Prices Amid Tourism Boom Julie Howard2025-06-0502.4K views The resurgence of tourism in Japan has led to a sharp increase in white rice consumption. To meet the high demand for high-quality meals, many local restaurants and accommodation operators… Read more
How an Animated Film Generates Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Revenue Julie Howard2025-05-2903.5K views Japanese animated films have evolved from cultural products into powerful economic engines. From the 40 billion yen box office success of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train to the tourism boom sparked… Read more
Japanese Films Broke Box Office Records in 2024 as Animation Dominates and Foreign Films Decline Ferre Keira2025-05-0807K views In 2024, box office revenue for Japanese-made films hit a new high, with anime becoming the leading force in the market, while foreign films continued to perform poorly. TOKYO, JAPAN… Read more
Global Mobile Usage Rankings Released: Which Countries Love to Surf the Internet the Most? Julie Howard2025-05-0203.7K views Smartphones have profoundly changed people’s lives and have become an indispensable part of daily life. However, as the time spent using digital devices increases year by year, all sectors have… Read more
Japan Embraces AI to Transform the Convenience Store Experience Julie Howard2025-04-17010.2K views Unmanned stores are rapidly emerging across Japan, with automation expanding from convenience stores to ramen shops and cafés. Driven by labour shortages and technological advancements, this retail revolution is quietly… Read more