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Atsushi Okudera
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Bureau Chief, Asahi Shimbun
Washington
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By Atsushi Okudera Verified| Asahi Shimbun Verified HONG KONG--Raw eggs from Japan are soaring in popularity here thanks to their affordability linked to the nation’s steady commodity prices and the weak yen. “The biggest reason (for the popularity) is that Japan’s egg prices have not significantly risen over the course of more than two decades,” said Dennis Wu, managing director of Aji-No-Chinmi Co. (HK) Ltd., a trading house that imported around 2,500 tons, or about 45 million eggs, from Japan last year.
2 more Japanese reported dead in China amid COVID-19 surge | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
By Atsushi Okudera Verified| Asahi Shimbun Verified GUANGZHOU, China--Two Japanese men have died in China after contracting the novel coronavirus amid surging cases following the abrupt reversal of the nation's zero-COVID policy in December. According to the consuls-general of Japan in Chongqing and Guangzhou on Jan. 3, both men were in their 70s. That brings the number of Japanese who were confirmed to have died after contracting the virus in China to three since the country started rolling back its stringent zero-COVID stance on Dec. 7.
By Atsushi Okudera Verified| Asahi Shimbun Verified HONG KONG--Raw eggs from Japan are soaring in popularity here thanks to their affordability linked to the nation’s steady commodity prices and the weak yen. “The biggest reason (for the popularity) is that Japan’s egg prices have not significantly risen over the course of more than two decades,” said Dennis Wu, managing director of Aji-No-Chinmi Co. (HK) Ltd., a trading house that imported around 2,500 tons, or about 45 million eggs, from Japan last year.
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Asahi Shimbun
The Asahi Shimbun Company is a prominent Japanese media conglomerate, recognized for publishing *The Asahi Shimbun*, one of Japan's oldest and largest daily newspapers. Founded in 1879, the company has expanded its operations to include digital media, publishing, and social initiatives. The Asahi Shimbun offers extensive news coverage both domestically and internationally. Its digital platform, *The Asahi Shimbun Digital*, features multimedia content such as photos, videos, and podcasts, ensuring accessibility for a diverse audience. The company's publishing division, Asahi Sonorama, produces a variety of books, magazines, and manga. Additionally, the company is committed to social welfare through initiatives like the Asahi Shimbun Social Welfare Organization, which promotes a supportive society. The Asahi Shimbun Company serves a wide audience, focusing on inclusivity and accessibility in its media offerings.
Tokyo, Japan
Founded: 1879