Bear Enter the Japanese City, It may Take over Cities by 2050 Amélie Poulain2024-10-2303.5K views 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 residents in cities have witnessed bears. Scholars believe that if appropriate measures are not taken, cities may be overrun by wild bears by 2050. Read more
Touch Screen Ordering Influences Consumer Choice in Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants Ferre Keira2024-10-1702.8K views A consumer survey found that one-quarter of the public considers “order food using a touch screen” a factor in choosing a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, highlighting consumers’ acceptance of the… Read more
Japan’s Hotel Battle: Luxurious Breakfast Becomes a Key Selling Point Ferre Keira2024-10-0303.3K views Japan’s tourism sector is booming, with visitors spending an average of 150,000 yen per person, a significant portion of which goes to accommodation. As hotels compete to attract international tourists,… Read more
The popularity of Japan’s Hometown Tax Payment System Surges, Donations Exceed 1 Trillion Yen Ferre Keira2024-09-1801.4K views Japan’s hometown tax donation system is becoming increasingly popular among the Japanese people. In 2023, hometown tax donations exceeded the 1 trillion yen mark, an increase of 15% compared with… Read more
When the Price of Rice in Japan Soars, What is the Most Cost-Effective Way to Eat It? Ferre Keira2024-09-1104.8K views New rice prices in Japan have increased by 30% to 50% compared with last year. “Udon” has become the first choice as an alternative to rice, and Matsuya and Yoshinoya’s… Read more
Global Instant Noodles Demand Declines for First Time, Nissin Foods Bucks Trend and Grows Ferre Keira2024-08-2902.7K views Global demand for instant noodles fell by 0.8% for the first time, but Nissin Foods’ revenue bucked the trend and grew by 5.5%. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – Instant noodles are… Read more
Record High Pork Prices in Japan Due to Heatwave, Yen Depreciation, and Inflation Ferre Keira2024-08-0805.5K views The combination of intense heat, yen depreciation, and rising prices has driven Japan’s wholesale pork prices to a record high, with the cost per kilogram surpassing 700 yen. This surge… Read more
Surge in Visitors from Taiwan and U.S. Drives Record Tourism Numbers in Japan Ferre Keira2024-07-2903.3K views In June, Japan saw a record number of foreign tourists, primarily driven by visitors from Taiwan and the United States, both set new single-month records. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – The… Read more
Breakthrough in Artificial Seedling Technology Promises Relief Amid Record High Japanese Eel Prices Ferre Keira2024-07-2302.5K views As the price of eel in Japan hits a record high, research on the cultivation of artificial eel seedlings has received good news. The cost has dropped by 95% (about… Read more
Domestic and Overseas Sales of Japanese Ice Cream Hit Record Highs, With Taiwan Purchasing the Most Ferre Keira2024-07-1403.7K views Domestic and overseas sales of Japanese ice cream hit a record high in 2023, with total sales reaching 608.2 billion yen. Among them, the export destination sales rankings are Taiwan,… Read more