Japanese ice cream melts hearts in Asia with record exports

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Japanese frozen treats include ice cream cups, pictured here, and ice pops. (Photo by Keiichiro Sato)

YUYA TAKAHASHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's ice cream industry has been hot since last summer, fueled by scorching temperatures and record-high shipments to Taiwan and other markets.

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