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A cacao pod

Cacao Prices Have Fallen Back by Half, Yet | Reading Chocolate Prices Through International Statistics

The international price of cacao, which exceeded 11,000 dollars per ton at the end of 2024, was about 5,800 dollars by the end of October 2025. Even so, Japan’s chocolate prices rose 35.7% on average in 2025. We read that gap through figures from the International Cocoa Organization and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

Cacao Prices Have Fallen Back by Half, Yet | Reading Chocolate Prices Through International Statistics

The international price of cacao, which exceeded 11,000 dollars per ton at the end of 2024, was about 5,800 dollars by the end of October 2025. Even so, Japan’s chocolate prices rose 35.7% on average in 2025. We read that gap through figures from the International Cocoa Organization and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

A main street in Shijo, Kyoto, at dusk

42.68 million inbound visitors and 9.4559 trillion yen in spending. Japan in 2025, seen through the numbers

According to a Japan Tourism Agency survey, spending by international visitors to Japan in 2025 was 9.4559 trillion yen, up 16.4% year on year, while visitor numbers reached 42.68 million; both were record highs.

42.68 million inbound visitors and 9.4559 trillion yen in spending. Japan in 2025, seen through the numbers

According to a Japan Tourism Agency survey, spending by international visitors to Japan in 2025 was 9.4559 trillion yen, up 16.4% year on year, while visitor numbers reached 42.68 million; both were record highs.

A container ship crossing the sea

Where Are Japanese Cosmetics Going Now? | Exports and Imports Today

Japan’s cosmetics exports have been declining since 2022, with China accounting for about half of destinations. Meanwhile, South Korea has ranked first for imports since 2022. A look at cosmetics trade today through the numbers.

Where Are Japanese Cosmetics Going Now? | Exports and Imports Today

Japan’s cosmetics exports have been declining since 2022, with China accounting for about half of destinations. Meanwhile, South Korea has ranked first for imports since 2022. A look at cosmetics trade today through the numbers.

Matcha latte

Green Tea Exports Doubled in One Year | Matcha Lattes and Sweets Drove 72 Billion Yen

The value of green tea exports in 2025 was 72 billion yen. It rose 98.2% year on year, nearly doubling. The growth was not created by tea for drinking.

Green Tea Exports Doubled in One Year | Matcha Lattes and Sweets Drove 72 Billion Yen

The value of green tea exports in 2025 was 72 billion yen. It rose 98.2% year on year, nearly doubling. The growth was not created by tea for drinking.