thejapantimes, 
With bankruptcies and voluntary business closures showing no signs of slowing down, the tofu industry is striving to overcome surging soybean prices, escalating utility bills, and rising labor costs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/15/japan/society/tofu-shops-struggle-with-rising-costs/ #japan #society #food #tofu #japanesecuisine