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Why Japanese restaurants are accelerating overseas expansion
Why Japanese restaurants are accelerating overseas expansion
Recently, sushi chain Kura Sushi announced plans to open 100 stores across China.
McDonald’s hikes prices in Japan city centres
This is to help absorb the higher rent and labour costs.
Starbucks introduces new lemon-base frappe in Japan
The lemons where sourced from its premier lemon-producing region Setouchi.
Starbucks brings Oleato range to Japan
Japan is the third market it is bringing the new range.
'Forbidden' burger joins KFC Japan's release of hash brown burger
The new menu will only be available whilst supplies last.
Popular Starbucks summer frappuccino returns
The drink is available in Japan starting 12 April.
Krispy Kreme unveils Sesame Street-themed doughnuts in Japan
The limited edition range includes characters like Cookie Monster and Elmo.
Starbucks makes reusable glass options available in Japan
The glasses are made of resin and come in two sizes.
Starbucks Japan unveils new cola frappucino drink
This is the first time the chain introduces cola-flavoured drinks in Japan.
Japanese sushi-train restaurants eyes overseas expansion as local demand falls
Rising prices and other factors are the cause of the fall in demand, according to an analyst.
Japan restaurant sales climbs 13.3% in 2022
Overall sales however were still down by 5.8% compared to 2019.
Popular food delivery to benefit from Japan’s reopening: report
Returning tourists will avail services of nearby restaurants.
Schmatz offers TinDLE Karaage, Hamburg steak in 2 Tokyo locations
It is one of Japan’s top casual dining destinations.
Burger King swaps french fries for ramen noodles amid potato shortage
The item is part of what they call the "almost-potato set", paired with a classic burger.
Starbucks Japan opens green drive-thru store
The store is described as being focused on “coffee grounds circularity”.
Yoshinoya fires director for remark on getting women "hooked" on products
His conduct was described by the company as "completely unacceptable."
Uber Eats teams up with Rakuten for payment service integration
Users will also be able to earn Rakuten Points when ordering through Uber Eats and pay for orders using earned points.
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