Editorial: Global expansion of Washoku

Nippon delight: Diners at a restaurant in Tokyo. — Cory Doctorow/Beautiful Downtown Burbank

THE number of Japanese restaurants overseas continues to increase. Hopefully, this will help many foreigners learn about the authentic taste of Japanese food and the attractions of this nation.

According to a survey conducted every two years by the government, the number of Japanese restaurants overseas has increased to about 187,000, up from 55,000 in 2013, more than tripling in 10 years.