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 Howard2025-05-2903.6K 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 Keira2025-05-0807.1K 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
Japan Embraces AI to Transform the Convenience Store Experience Julie Howard2025-04-17010.4K 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
Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom! Japan Welcomes a Surge of Visitors in 2025 Julie Howard2025-04-0303K views The 2025 cherry blossom season officially begins in Japan. According to the latest forecast, the cherry blossoms in Tokyo bloomed on March 24 and are expected to reach full bloom… Read more
Japanese Baseball Star Invites Team to Experience Big Tuna Dinner Julie Howard2025-03-2202.3K views A Japanese baseball star recently hosted an extravagant tuna dinner, leaving fans and netizens in awe. This lavish feast sparked renewed interest in Japanese culinary culture. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –… Read more
5 Tips to Help You Spend All Your Change When Travelling in Japan Julie Howard2025-03-1001.5K views When travelling in Japan, cash transactions are still daily, often allowing travellers to accumulate large amounts of change. Nowadays, many tourist attractions, shops, and airports have introduced various small consumption… Read more
Tokyo’s Consumer Prices Surge as Fresh Food Costs Skyrocket Amid Supply Struggles Ferre Keira2025-03-1002.4K views The surge in fresh food and rice prices has increased household expenses and weakened consumer confidence. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – Tokyo’s consumer prices saw a sharp rise in February, with… Read more