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Dining In is the New Dining Out in Japan as Food Prices Continue to Rise
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points 1% of respondents are eating more often at home and less often at restaurants. Rising food prices are changing the way people eat.
Rising food prices are changing the way people eat. Many individuals are opting to eat at home instead of dining out. A recent survey found that 62.1% of respondents are eating more often at home and less often at restaurants.
The main reason for this shift is the increasing cost of food. People are choosing to cook at home to save money. Further details about the survey and its findings are available from the source.
The survey results provide insight into how rising prices are affecting people's eating habits. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.
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Published: October 7, 2026 ·
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