Month: July 2024
6 posts
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…