OSAKA/TOKYO -- Japan's conveyor-belt sushi chains are accelerating their expansion overseas, with some restaurants growing faster abroad than domestically thanks to easing coronavirus restrictions and higher expectations for market growth.
Sushiro plans up to 60 new locations abroad in 2023, more than in Japan

Conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro plans more openings abroad this year than in Japan. (Photo courtesy of Food & Life Companies)
OSAKA/TOKYO -- Japan's conveyor-belt sushi chains are accelerating their expansion overseas, with some restaurants growing faster abroad than domestically thanks to easing coronavirus restrictions and higher expectations for market growth.