Kura Sushi to open first China store in Shanghai, eyes Chinese IPO

Japan chain wants to become 'a local company' following moves into U.S., Taiwan

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Japanese chain Kura Sushi previously expanded into the U.S. and Taiwan. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)

YAOYU ZHANG, Nikkei staff writer

OSAKA -- Japanese chain Kura Sushi will open its first restaurant in China by summer, focusing on Shanghai first and aiming to reach 100 locations in the country over the next 10 years.

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