Comparing Japan And American Food Markets

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programs, have driven up domestic production costs.
The Japanese food consumption pattern consist of an openness to foreign
products and a strong interest in things international. All types of
international cuisine can be found in Japan. Many varieties of tropical and
imported fruits, such as Florida grapefruit, California cherries, New Zealand
kiwifruit, and Hawaiian papayas are readily available in supermarkets and
department stores, as are imported alcoholic beverages ranging from Kentucky
bourbon and Chinese beer to Russian vodka and California sake.
Japanese food consumption is marked by short-term trends. For example,
Korean and Mexican food became popular a few years ago and then unpopular.
There have also been Italian and Spanish food booms.
The Japanese economic recession has shifted the focus of many consumers
to the more affordable neighborhood restaurants that feature traditional
Japanese dishes. This has made consumers price conscious at grocery ...

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