Travel to Japan with “Staycation” Style to Save the City from Ecological Crisis Amélie Poulain2024-06-1502K 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 Keira2024-06-1106.4K 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 Smith2024-06-0903.9K 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
Ten Ramen Facts You Didn’t Know Julie Howard2024-05-0702.1K views Do you like ramen? The flavours of ramen are rich and diverse. In addition to traditional soup bases such as miso, soy sauce, and pork bones, there are also various… Read more
Convenience Store Proximity: A Key Factor in Residential Decisions in Japan Ferre Keira2024-04-2504.2K views Nearly a quarter of Japanese individuals, approximately 23.6%, frequent convenience stores daily. Real estate experts emphasize the pivotal role of proximity to convenience stores in residential choices for many home… Read more
Matcha Exports Hit a New High. Which Five Countries Drink Japanese Tea the Most? Ferre Keira2024-04-1706.7K views In 2023, Japan’s tea exports will increase by 33.3% over the previous year, reaching a record high of 29.2 billion yen, of which “powder tea” will increase by 46.7%, indicating… Read more