Japan's food exports hit new high on seafood, whisky demand

Annual shipments hit 10th straight record in 2022, buoyed by weak yen

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China's growing appetite for sea cucumber has helped to boost Japanese seafood exports. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan's food exports soared to a 10th straight annual record in 2022, as the economic reopening from the pandemic in many countries sparked renewed interest in dining out.

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