Global inflation wave pushes up prices in Japan on everything from pasta to gasoline

A gas station in Nagano on Jan. 26. Late last month, the average cost of a liter of gasoline exceeded ¥170 for the first time in more than 13 years. | KYODO

The worldwide inflation wave is seeping into the Japanese economy, with high commodity and energy prices pushing up costs of everyday items, gasoline and power.Japanese business are generally hesitant to pass greater expenses on to price-sensitive customers, but more firms are obviously being forced to do so, as costs for a multitude of products are

North Korean officials import luxury foods ahead of Lunar New Year — Radio Free Asia

North Korean officials import luxury foods ahead of Lunar New Year — Radio Free Asia

Ships showing up from China bring fruits, oil and sugar are going into North Korea throughout the Yalu River border to perform ahead of Seollal, the Lunar New Year holiday, but sources informed RFA the products were for officials of the State Security Department, not for the public. Seollal, in addition to the harvest holiday

Japan’s ‘potato war’: Competitors look to strike amid McDonald’s french fry woes

Signage outside a McDonald's restaurant in Tokyo says it is only offering small size french fries. | BLOOMBERG

PICTURE GALLERY (CLICK TO ENLARGE). The current rationing of french fries by McDonalds in Japan due to a disruption of potato imports is spurring competitors to seize a bigger share of the market, activating what social networks users have called “a potato war.” The operator of McDonalds dining establishments in Japan has said it will

Top Chef Alums Compete to Make Magical Holiday Dishes | Top Chef Holiday Special | Bravo

Top Chef Alums Compete to Make Magical Holiday Dishes | Top Chef Holiday Special | Bravo

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