Esencia, in Tokyo, is organising a Bodegas Roda wine tasting on 12 November
The Spanish restaurant Esencia (Tokyo) is hosting a wine-pairing dinner with Bodegas Roda; the Japanese importer will be presenting the wines to local diners.
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Japan turns to Australian beef due to the drought in the US.
Japan is increasing its reliance on Australian beef, whilst Spain has suspended beef exports due to nodular dermatosis.
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BRONPI Spanish wood-burning stoves arrive in Japan
A Japanese company imports BRONPI stoves directly from Andalusia; the 20-30% model is cheaper than other European brands in Japan.
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The JAL City Nagasaki Hotel is organising a Spanish wine fair featuring Bodegas Lahoz
A hotel in Nagasaki is promoting wines from the Spanish winery Lahoz until 31 October, paired with Chinese cuisine, to mark its 30th anniversary.
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South Korea sends 90 tonnes of lettuce to Japan due to a shortage
Japan is facing a lettuce shortage due to the rain, and South Korea is filling the gap. What does this development reveal about the Japanese import market?.
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Basque txakoli and cider step up their trade mission in Japan
Seven Basque wineries and Euskal Sagardoa are undertaking a trade mission to Japan with importers already established in the country, as part of the CAPRICE II programme.
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Ivace+i Internacional brings Valencian cuisine to Tokyo
Thirteen Valencian companies showcased olive oil, truffles, rice and ham to more than 70 Japanese importers at a gastronomic event in Tokyo.
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Asici promociona el jamón ibérico en Japón, mercado en alza
Asici refuerza la promoción del jamón ibérico en Japón, con exportaciones de 21,86M€ en 2025, mientras persiste el cierre por peste porcina africana.
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La UE presenta productos europeos en el festival Yokohama 2026
La Comisión Europea monta un stand de alimentos y vinos de la UE en Yokohama: una vía de visibilidad para productos españoles en Japón.
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ICEX celebra en Tokio la III Spain Food Nation Summit Japan
Expertos japoneses debaten en Tokio cómo reposicionar el vino español y qué alternativas buscar ante la suspensión del cerdo por peste porcina africana.
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The Japanese are eating more at home due to rising food prices
A survey by Tiger Corporation in Japan has found that 62% are cooking more at home due to food prices: an opportunity for the retail sector over the hospitality sector.
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El sake japonés cae en casa pero avanza en la alta cocina francesa
El sake pierde consumo en Japón y busca jóvenes, mientras gana terreno en restaurantes franceses: lo que implica para el vino español en Japón.
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Japón prevé que el arroz baje de precio al repuntar la cosecha
Japón recupera producción de arroz y prevé precios más bajos en 2026-27, con importaciones limitadas al mínimo de acceso al mercado.
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