Japan

Newspaper subscriptions have fallen below 50% for the first time in a nationwide survey. A high school student who finds news on social media and a 68-year-old man who still …

The Consumer Aesthetics and Cultural Tourism Society Japan reminds travelers that starting Nov. 1, foreign visitors shopping at tax-free stores in Japan must pay consumption tax at checkout and can …

From locally recommended breakfasts and puddings to interiors shaped by individual tastes, the Japan Consumer Aesthetics and Cultural Tourism Association invites travelers to discover local life through Wakayama’s café culture. …

Japan’s foreign resident population has grown to 4.28 million, and the number of foreign workers has also hit a record high; in an official survey, nine in ten respondents said …

A Kanto Smart Living Cooperative survey found that 53 percent of respondents use digital dating to find a romantic partner, while 35 percent hope to expand their social circles and …

For the first time, fewer than 80 percent of unmarried Japanese adults ages 18 to 34 say they intend to marry. A national survey reveals changing expectations about love, parenthood …

A survey by the Consumer Aesthetics and Cultural Tourism Society Japan on the natural landscapes international visitors most want to see in Japan found that Kyoto’s Arashiyama autumn foliage ranked …

Japan’s aging population continues to grow, with people aged 65 and older accounting for 29.6% of the population, a record high and the highest share among countries with populations of …

Japan’s chicken thigh prices have reached ¥156 per 100 grams, 15% higher than the average for the same period in previous years, marking the highest level since the survey began. …

As prices continue to rise, Japanese consumers are paying closer attention to the value of the products they buy. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative recommends comparing unit prices, checking private-label …