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Starbucks makes reusable glass options available in Japan

The glasses are made of resin and come in two sizes.

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.

Japanese sushi chain Sushiro to take on McDonald's in U.S. – report

It is looking to increase the number of overseas outlets to 700.

Burger King set to reach 150 restaurants in Japan

The brand expects to increase the number of stores in Japan to 200 in 2023.

Hong Kong fund planning to sell Burger King biz in Japan, South Korea: reports

Burger King currently has around 150 and 440 outlets in Japan and South Korea, respectively.

Marugame Udon operator eyeing 4,000 outlets by 2027

80% of the envisioned outlets will be operated under franchise agreements.

Starbucks opens first Greener Store in Japan

Located in the grounds of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, the Wadakura Fountain Park store is designed to reduce its carbon, water, and waste footprint.

Japan restaurant sales flat in October

Sales for fast food chains rose 5.4% last month due to demand for takeaway and delivery services.