Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Japan, updated continuously by our newsroom.
In an ambitious move to expand its culinary footprint, South Korea’s CJ Foods has announced a significant investment of approximately $73 million (KRW 100 billion) to establish a new mandu (Korean dumpling) factory in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. This…
Nam Long Group recently marked a significant milestone by celebrating ten years of collaboration with renowned Japanese real estate firms, Hankyu Hanshin Properties and Nishi Nippon Railroad. The event, held on May 10, attracted around 400 guests and was a…
Suntory Beverage & Food Limited is set to implement price revisions for its products in Japan, effective October 1, 2025, as it grapples with escalating manufacturing and logistics costs. This move underscores the increasing economic pressures felt across the…
Chinese social media platform TikTok will enter the online shopping industry in Japan within the next few months, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Sunday. The company is preparing to recruit sellers soon for its e-commerce arm TikTok Shop in Japan, Nikkei…
Japanese convenience store chain Lawson plans to raise its store count in overseas markets and accelerate growth in Southeast Asia over the coming years. The chain is targeting 14,000 overseas stores over the next six years. Its international network…
Nationally, projections indicate that AI investments in APAC are expected to reach USD 110 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0% from 2023 to 2028. As AI technologies become integral to various sectors, the demand for…
DHL Global Forwarding Japan, the freight specialist of DHL Group, and Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) have successfully transported semiconductor manufacturing equipment via four charters aimed at significantly reducing transit time from Amsterdam Schiphol…
A record number of ramen shop operators in Japan went bankrupt in 2024 as many hesitated to hike prices above 1,000 yen (US$6.4) despite surging costs. Some 72 of them shuttered with over 10 million yen (US$64,400) in liabilities last year, a 30% increase…
Japan Airlines (JAL) is taking a significant leap forward in the logistics and healthcare sectors by incorporating drone technology into its broader business strategy. This initiative is part of JAL’s Digital Transformation (DX) strategy, which focuses on…
Japanese restaurant chain Pepper Lunch plans to open its first store in Mongolia next year, as part of its global expansion strategy. The brand has signed a franchise deal with local distributor Bluemon Group, making Mongolia its 17th country. “We signed a…
Netflix reached a milestone of over 10 million subscribers in Japan during the first half of this year. That’s a success! Netflix is gaining attention in the Land of the Rising Sun with…. Japanese-language programming. You see, Japanese series are drawing…
Uniqlo is set to open a new global flagship store in Shinjuku, replacing the former Bicqlo location, as part of its aggressive expansion plan. In addition to offering its range of clothing and accessories, the store will feature unique elements such as Uniqlo…
Japanese-style burger chain Niku Niku Oh! Kome – owned by Japanese restaurant chain operator Monogatari Corporation – has launched its first outlet in Hong Kong as part of its broader expansion across Asia. Located in Sha Tin, the restaurant has 40 bar seats…
Japan’s biggest sushi restaurant chain Sushiro opened its first store in China’s Beijing Wednesday as part of its expansion in the world’s most populated country. Its new store, located in the Xidan Joy City shopping mall, has four private rooms, each…
Japanese fashion retail chain Uniqlo is expanding its recruitment scheme to India and Southeast Asia where its number of stores have been growing fast. In the past two months, Uniqlo’s parent company Fast Retailing has been sending staff to Vietnam, Singapore…
McDonald’s Japan has selected Thomas Ko as its next president, following the departure of former chairperson Sarah Casanova. Ko has previously held leadership positions in the company. He joined McDonald’s in 2010 as director of consumer strategy for the…
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