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Japan Introduces Guidelines to Mitigate Food Waste Through Safe Leftover Takeaways
The Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare of Japan has proposed comprehensive guidelines aimed at reducing food waste…
Impact of Touch Screen Ordering on Consumer Preferences in Conveyor Belt Sushi Dining
A recent consumer survey revealed that 25% of respondents consider “the ability to order using a touch screen”…
Adapting to Rising Rice Prices in Japan: Cost-Effective Alternatives and Popular Solutions
With the price of rice in Japan soaring by 30% to 50% compared to last year, many are…
Record High Visitors to Japan from Taiwan and U.S., Taiwan Among Top Choices for Japanese Travelers
In June, the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan reached a record high, driven primarily by visitors from…
Record High Japanese Eel Prices Spark Urgency, Artificial Seedling Technology Breakthrough Offers Hope
The cost of producing a significant breakthrough in the cultivation of artificial eel seedlings has plummeted by 95%,…
Record-Breaking Sales for Japanese Ice Cream in 2023
In 2023, Japanese ice cream sales totaled 608.2 billion yen, a record high both domestically and internationally. Taiwan,…
Dogo Onsen, Inspiration for “Spirited Away” Reopens After Extensive Renovations
“Dogo Onsen,” the inspiration for the hot spring house in Hayao Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away,” reopened on July 11…
Depreciating Yen Spurs Record High Interest in Working Holidays Among Japanese
The continued depreciation of the yen has led to a surge in searches for the keyword “ワーホリ” (working…
Surge in Japan’s Overseas Travel Expenses as Number of Outbound Travelers Declines
The depreciation of the Japanese yen has led to a 67.4% increase in overseas travel package fees and…
Mansion Prices in Tokyo and Osaka Rise Significantly Due to Yen Depreciation and Foreign Investment
The International Real Estate Price and Rental Index has noted that among 15 cities worldwide, mansion prices in…