Global Instant Noodle Demand Falls for First Time, Nissin Foods Reports 5.5% Revenue Growth
Instant noodles demand fell for the first time, but Nissin Foods’ sales and revenue bucked the trend and…
Vietnam’s Tourism Industry Rebounds with Nearly 10 Million Visitors in Seven Months, Driven by Asian Markets
Vietnam received nearly 10 million international tourists in the first seven months, an annual increase of 51%. South…
Record High Taiwan Visitors to Japan; Taiwan a Top Destination for Japanese Travelers
In June, the number of visitors to Japan from Taiwan and the United States reached a record high…
Breakthrough in Artificial Eel Breeding Technology Amid Record High Prices in Japan
As eel prices in Japan reach a record high, significant advancements have been made in the cultivation of…
Japanese Households Spend Record Amounts on Ice Cream
In 2023, Japanese ice cream sales reached an unprecedented 608.2 billion yen, setting a domestic and international record.…
Japan’s Historic Dogo Onsen Reopens Ahead of Schedule After Extensive Renovations
Popular among tourists, “Dogo Onsen” reopened on July 11 after five and a half years of extensive renovations.…
Depreciating Yen Spurs Surge in “Working Holiday” Searches Among Okinawa and Tokyo Residents
As the yen continues to depreciate, “ワーホリ” (working holiday) has become a popular search keyword among residents of…
Weak Yen Reduces Japanese Outbound Travel as Costs Soar
The depreciation of the Japanese yen has significantly increased overseas tour package fees and spending, reducing Japanese people’s…
Which City Has Seen the Most Significant Increase in Mansion Prices in the Past Six Months?
The Japan Real Estate Research Institute reports that mansion prices in Tokyo and Osaka have seen the highest…
The Number of Inbound Shoppers at Japanese Department Stores Exceeds 500,000, a Record High
Japan’s cherry blossom season and the weakened yen have attracted a surge of international tourists, driving department store…