Business | Feb 04

Japan's food exports hit new high on seafood, whisky demand

TOKYO, Feb 04 (Nikkei) - Japan's food exports soared to a 10th straight annual record in 2022, as the economic reopening from the pandemic in many countries sparked renewed interest in dining out.

A weaker yen helped make foodstuffs from Japan competitively priced for international buyers as well. ...continue reading

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