"Concerns Mount for Japanese Restaurants in China Amidst Impending Fukushima Water Discharge"
Japanese restaurants in China are facing an uncertain future as the country prepares to discharge treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. China, the largest importer of Japanese seafood, has imposed stricter checks on food imports, causing delays at customs and a decline in customers. Chinese social media is filled with posts and hashtags calling for a boycott of Japanese food due to radiation concerns. Seafood suppliers are also struggling, with wait times at Chinese ports increasing significantly. Some Japanese restaurateurs are adapting their menus and sourcing ingredients from other countries to survive.