Sushi is booming in China and Southeast Asia. This company makes it go around

Japanese conveyor belt maker to expand factory as it struggles to meet overseas demand

Orders for sushi conveyor belts are growing in China and Southeast Asia, Japan’s top supplier says. © Reuters

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October 30, 2025 06:57 JST

KANAZAWA, Japan — Japan’s largest maker of conveyor belts for sushi restaurants will increase its production capacity by about 20% to keep pace with orders from restaurant chains as they grow in greater China and Southeast Asia.