News Number of Japanese restaurants abroad tripled over last decade

[thomas]

According to a survey by the Ministry of Agriculture, the number of Japanese restaurants outside Japan increased more than threefold over the past decade to around 187,000 in 2023 as the country's eatery chains expanded worldwide.

The number increased by around 20 per cent from the previous survey in 2021, with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries attributing some of the growth to increased interest from anime fans in Central and South America. By region, Asia and Europe saw gains of around 20 per cent from 2021 to 122,000 and 16,400, respectively, driving expectations for growth in Japan's agriculture and seafood exports as its food culture continues to spread.

The countries with the most Japanese restaurants outside Japan are:

1. China (78,760)
2. United States (26,040)
3. South Korea (18,210)

Major players in the Japanese food service industry have taken advantage of opportunities to expand abroad, with Royal Holdings Co. now operating a total of over 30 Tendon Tenya outlets in four Asian countries as well as Hong Kong after opening its first store in Thailand in 2013. The chain features the popular tempura dish that is known for its light batter and sweet and savory sauce. In Thailand, the chain offers dishes fused with local flavors and ingredients such as holy basil sauce and catfish to cater to local taste buds. Eateries located in dining areas of department stores are thriving, with many people also using the opportunity to learn about Japanese-style store operations by taking jobs in such restaurants, according to a company official.

No. of Japanese restaurants abroad triples in last decade to 187,000

The number of Japanese restaurants outside Japan increased more than threefold over the past decade to around 187,000 in 2023 as the country's eatery chains expanded worldwide, a recent survey by the farm ministry showed.

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[Lothor]

Japanese food self-sufficiency is around 40%, which is potentially dangerous in a highly unstable world. Perhaps the Ministry of Agriculture can focus on addressing this problem rather than counting Japanese restaurants abroad.

 

[thomas]

Japanese food self-sufficiency is around 40%, which is potentially dangerous in a highly unstable world. Perhaps the Ministry of Agriculture can focus on addressing this problem rather than counting Japanese restaurants abroad.

Given Japan's declining population, time's on our side.

 

[Hiroyuki Nagashima]

When it is only the Japanese foods of the imitation as the most of the overseas Japanese restaurant are a Chinese or Koreans, I hear it.

 

[thomas]

When it is only the Japanese foods of the imitation as the most of the overseas Japanese restaurant are a Chinese or Koreans, I hear it.

Which is basically no problem. How many Italian or French restaurants in Japan are run by Italians or French?

 

[mdchachi]

When it is only the Japanese foods of the imitation as the most of the overseas Japanese restaurant are a Chinese or Koreans, I hear it.

Yes, that's true. That's exactly what I was thinking when I read the article.

Which is basically no problem. How many Italian or French restaurants in Japan are run by Italians or French?

Somehow I don't think it's the same. I feel like most Italian / French restaurants in Japan at least make a real attempt to learn the cuisine and make good tasting food. Come here to Detroit sometime and I'll take you on a sushi restaurant tour and you can let me know what you think.

 

[Maciamo]

It's true that the number of Japanese restaurants here in Brussels has soared in the last 15 years or so. There are now over 150 Japanese restaurants in the greater Brussels area, which is about the triple the number of 15 years ago. And only about 30 of them are run by Japanese people.

The biggest increase was for ramen restaurants which passed from only one to 25 restaurants. I think there was a "Naruto effect".