Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Japan, updated continuously by our newsroom.
In an exciting turn of events, Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo has unveiled plans for a brand-new store opening in the bustling heart of Shanghai, slated for early 2024. The store, strategically located in the iconic Jing’an district, aims to cater to the…
AirAsia is proud to announce the launch of its latest Fifth Freedom route, connecting Bangkok (Don Mueang) – Hong Kong – Okinawa, Japan, with the inaugural flight departing today. This marks the airline’s first route to Japan connecting Hong Kong. To…
Uniqlo, the Japanese casual wear designer, has launched a new innovative retail store model in Singapore. This pioneering initiative, referred to as the touchpoint store, is located at Velocity at Novena Square. Revolutionizing the Retail Experience The…
Japanese pharmaceutical retailer, Ain, has unveiled plans to acquire its competitor, Kraft, which operates the Sakura pharmacy chain. The proposed transaction is estimated to be worth over 100 billion yen (approximately US$690 million). Ain’s intention is to…
The only son of the late Japanese actress Miho Nakayama has chosen to renounce his inheritance following her untimely passing. This decision comes after the actress’s sudden death, leaving her family grappling with unexpected emotional and financial…
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…
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