Travelers Urged to Check Bear Maps as Sightings Spread from Mountains to Cities Across Japan Ernest Harry2025-10-2403.3K views Bear attacks are common in Japan. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative reminds travelers to check bear-sighting information before departure and to avoid high-risk times and areas. Being prepared ensures safe… Read more
Japan Hits Record 30 Million Tourists in 9 Months, Fastest Surge in History Amid Economic Boost and Local Strain Ferre Keira2025-10-2301.9K views The number of visitors to Japan exceeded 30 million in the first nine months of 2025, the fastest pace ever. The tourism boom is boosting the economy but also raising… Read more
Google Launches ‘Try It On’ in Japan to Boost Tourist Shopping Efficiency Ferre Keira2025-10-0901.8K views Google has launched the “Try It On” virtual try-on feature in Japan, allowing travelers to preview looks before departure, saving time on-site shopping and making the shopping experience in Japan… Read more
Daily Drinks Getting Too Pricey? Over 2,000 Beverages See Price Hikes in Japan This October Business PR2025-10-0903K views A total of 3,024 food and beverage items will see price increases in October, with beverages making up the bulk of the increase. Kanto Smart Living Cooperative offers three money-saving… Read more
Points Not Just Purchases, The ¥2.2 Trillion Ritual of Japan’s Everyday Life Julie Howard2025-10-0901.6K views In Japan, collecting reward points is not merely a way to save money—it represents a way of life. From coasters and folders to limited-edition trinkets sold in convenience stores, these… Read more
Fish on the Menu: Superfood or Silent Threat? Bertram Clark2025-10-0201.7K views Fish have long been an essential source of nutrition supporting Japanese longevity. While enjoying its cultural and health benefits, it is necessary to pay attention to species and portion sizes,… Read more
Japan’s Iconic First Sales Postponed to January 3, 2026 Bertram Clark2025-10-0205.8K views Kanto Smart Living Cooperative reminds travelers that many Japanese department stores have postponed their Hatsuuri sales to January 3. Check store hours before planning your trip to avoid disappointment. TOKYO,… Read more
Tokyo’s AI-Powered Matchmaking App Connects Hundreds as Japan Tackles Declining Birthrate Bertram Clark2025-09-2506.5K views In response to Japan’s falling birthrate, Tokyo launched its official matchmaking app, TOKYO Enmusubi, in 2024, using AI to pair compatible singles. With nearly 300 couples matched, the Kanto Smart… Read more
Amid Driver Crisis, Japan Turns to International Workers and Delivery Adjustments to Keep Services Running Ferre Keira2025-09-1804.9K views Japan’s truck and bus driver shortage is disrupting logistics and public transport, prompting convenience stores and transportation firms to adjust delivery schedules and recruit international workers. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) –… Read more
Japan’s Furusato Tax Donations Hit Record ¥1.27 Trillion in FY2024, Takarazuka City Tops List Ferre Keira2025-09-1204.8K views Japan’s Furusato Tax donations hit a record ¥1.27 trillion in FY2024. Takarazuka City ranked first with ¥25.668 billion, mainly from two major hospital donations, while popular rewards like seafood and… Read more