Tacos win hearts and wallets of inflation-squeezed Japanese diners
Food & Beverage
Taquerias more than double in 3 years, with more opting for Mexican corn tortillas
Diners enjoy tacos at Tortilla Club Tortilleria in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. (Photo by Jun Takai)
TOKYO — Tacos are enjoying a boom in Japan, with a growing number of shops using authentic Mexican-style corn tortillas, as chefs take advantage of low barriers to entry and inflation-hit diners appreciate their affordability.
