Japan business and society news: Katsuya, disaster sheltering, rail

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Japanese businesses are expanding abroad and at home. Pork cutlet chain Katsuya is seeking growth in the Philippines, while nursery operator Like opened in Indonesia targeting affluent families, and hotels are springing up in Osaka's Shinsekai district amid a foreign tourism boom. A survey found 70% of Japanese want to shelter at home after disasters, though only about 15% understand the preparations needed. Japan's shipbuilders are ramping up investment to double output, with total spending on track to exceed ¥1 trillion, while machine-tool firms showcase AI innovations at a fair. A premium tour to an Okinawa sanctuary was shelved after local opposition, and Nepal plans to expand flood warnings at six river basins.

Why it matters：Japan's demographics, tourism and disaster preparedness are driving business strategies with implications for regional supply chains.

Key points

  • Katsuya is expanding in the Philippines and Like in Indonesia.
  • 70% want to shelter at home after disasters, but few know how to prepare.
  • Shipbuilders plan over ¥1 trillion in investment to double output.

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