Japan to Implement Food Consumption Tax Cut of 1% from April 2027 Japan’s government plans a two-year food consumption tax cut to 1% from April 2027, prioritizing rapid implementation while …
Shrinkflation Hits Japan’s Food and Beverage Industry: Ketchup Turns Transparent, Chips Get Smaller Shrinkflation pushes Japanese food makers to downsize goods and alter packaging – Kagome shifts to partly transparent …
Lawson instructional video helps foreign customers buy karaage-kun and enter product lotteries Lawson launches instructional video to help foreign customers buy hot food and enter product lotteries using smartphone tags, …
Tokyo events this week: Sumo, food festivals and family activities (May 11–17, 2026) Tokyo events this week (May 11–17, 2026): sumo exhibitions, food festivals from Kagoshima to Yokosuka, Okinawa performances, …
ASEAN Response to Iran War: Ministers Pledge Energy, Food and Humanitarian Measures in Cebu ASEAN foreign and economic ministers pledged a coordinated ASEAN response to Iran war at a meeting …
Naphtha Shortage Forces Japanese Food and Beverage Firms to Cut Packaging and Weigh Sales Suspensions Japan’s food and beverage companies report rising strain as a naphtha shortage linked to the …
Weak monsoon in India raises prospects of volatile harvests amid fertilizer disruptions A forecast of a weak monsoon in India and looming fertilizer supply disruptions linked to the Iran war …
Summer Health Tips: Five Common Hazards to Watch for This Season Essential summer health tips for Japan: prevent waterborne illnesses, food poisoning and heatstroke, manage eczema triggers, and reduce the …
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