Daigoji Temple Exhibition at Nakanoshima Museum of Art is Available, 3 Publicity Modes to Attract Public Attention Ferre Keira2024-06-2803.5K 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 Poulain2024-06-2401.9K 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 Poulain2024-06-1501.9K 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 Keira2024-06-1106.3K 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 Smith2024-06-0903.8K 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 Smith2024-05-2802K 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 Keira2024-05-2502.2K 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 Howard2024-05-2402.3K 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
Japan’s Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishery Product Exports Hit a New High, Growing 2.3 Times From 10 Years Ago Ferre Keira2024-05-1012K 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 Poulain2024-05-0902.2K 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