Japan Post Sees Record Decline in New Year Postcard Circulation, Launches Gift-Integrated Services to Boost Sales Ferre Keira2024-11-1403.5K views The price of postcards rised to 85 yen, and Japan Post’s New Year’s postcard issuance has dropped by 25% from last year, a record drop in the number of issuances.… Read more
Kyoto Anticipates Record Hotel Occupancy as Maple Viewing Season Draws Crowds and Night Tours Flourish Ferre Keira2024-10-3105.2K views November is maple viewing season in Kyoto City, and the hotel occupancy rate is expected to reach 89.5%, a record high. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – According to the August monthly… Read more
Japan Strawberry Season is Coming, and Eating Strawberries Daily can Protect Heart Health Julie Howard2024-10-3101.7K views Scientific research shows that strawberries can promote cardiometabolic health, reduce cholesterol and inflammation, and delay cognitive decline, making them suitable for daily consumption. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – As Japan’s strawberry… Read more
Japan Proposes New Guidelines to Reduce Restaurant Food Waste by Encouraging Safe Leftover Takeaways Ferre Keira2024-10-2403.5K views Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare has developed specific guidelines, calling people to take leftovers home to reduce food waste. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – In Japan, restaurant leftovers are… Read more
Bear Enter the Japanese City, It may Take over Cities by 2050 Amélie Poulain2024-10-2303.9K 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 Keira2024-10-1703.7K 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 Keira2024-10-0303.9K 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 Keira2024-09-1801.5K 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 Keira2024-09-1107K 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 Keira2024-08-2903.3K 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