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Sushiro Opens in Shanghai Amid China-Japan Tensions

12/20/2025

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Sushiro, the world's largest conveyor-belt sushi chain, opened a Shanghai restaurant in December 2025.
Queues formed as customers waited for tables, and some purchased tickets from scalpers.
The opening occurred amid a China–Japan diplomatic dispute that has led to cancellations of tours to Japan and Japanese events in China.
Despite the dispute, Sushiro's popularity remained strong in Shanghai.

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Story summary

Sushiro, the world's largest conveyor-belt sushi chain, opened a Shanghai restaurant in December 2025.
Queues formed as customers waited for tables, and some purchased tickets from scalpers.
The opening occurred amid a China–Japan diplomatic dispute that has led to cancellations of tours to Japan and Japanese events in China.
Despite the dispute, Sushiro's popularity remained strong in Shanghai.