Japanese Food Makers Accelerating U.S. Investment
Chicago, Sept. 24 (Jiji Press)--Japanese food makers are accelerating their investment in the United States, such as by building new factories and expanding existing facilities, amid the growing popularity of Japanese cuisine among U.S. consumers. Japanese makers are also seeking a tailwind from rising demand for Japanese food among U.S. visitors to Japan who want to continue enjoying their ...
Japanese food manufacturers are rapidly increasing their investments in the United States, driven by the growing popularity of Japanese cuisine among American consumers. These companies are constructing new factories and expanding existing facilities to capitalize on the rising demand for Japanese food both in the U.S. and among Japanese visitors returning home.
As the domestic Japanese food market is projected to decline due to the nation's shrinking population, these firms are seeking growth opportunities abroad. An official at the Japan External Trade Organization's U.S. affairs division explained that the cycle of visitors enjoying Japanese food while in Japan and seeking to continue dining on these dishes upon returning home is fueling this expansion.
With the U.S. population on the rise, Japanese businesses are expected to continue their investment growth in the country. In 2025, the number of U.S. visitors to Japan surged by 22.9% to reach approximately 3.11 million.
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