Japan

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …