required report public distribution date 2 24 2005 gain number ja5503 japan hri food service sector approved by mark dries director agricultural trade office prepared kevin sage el deputy alex otsuka marketing specialist and market makers inc highlights this is an updated guide to s nearly 245 billion the industry continuing make adjustments since decline of bubble economy a decade recession today thriving increasingly offers international cuisines throughout place consequently competition intense sophisticated japanese consumer generally demands high quality products in their meals us suppliers are well positioned compete many product categories provided they willing adjust changing includes psd changes no matrix annual tokyo ato ja2 ja table contents section i summary 3 ii road map for entry 7 strategy access comparative advantage 9 receptivity ability or willingness meet requirements 10 b structure c sub profiles 15 restaurant