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Japanese eateries blooming upcountry

There are currently 4,370 Japanese restaurants in the kingdom, said Mr Taketani.

The number of Japanese restaurants is expected to continue increasing in Thailand despite persistent Covid-19 outbreaks.

According to Atsushi Taketani, president of the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) in Bangkok, based on his organisation’s talks with many people in the restaurant business, they expect Japanese restaurants will continue expanding in Thailand.

Consumption will be both special meals and everyday meals, he said.

Nonetheless, according to the latest market survey by Jetro conducted between Sept 8 and Nov 7, a total of 276 new Japanese restaurants opened in 2021, down from 457 new restaurants in 2020.

Currently, there are 4,370 Japanese restaurants in Thailand. Of the total, 2,073 restaurants are in…

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