Not only is it harder to source seafood, but some consumers seem wary of Japanese dishes in general – fearing contamination by radioactive waste from Fukushima.
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant
The plea comes after salt sells out on Chinese e-commerce platforms and local stores raise prices in spite of what the government calls a ‘steady supply.’
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