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Number of overseas Japanese eateries falls for the first time

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December 31, 2025

The number of Japanese restaurants operating overseas fell for the first time in 2025, pressured by a sharp decline in China amid its economic downturn.

A survey, compiled biennially by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries since 2013, showed that there were approximately 181,000 Japanese restaurants abroad in 2025, down from a record high of 187,000 in 2023.

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