Does Japan import drinking water?
Does Japan import drinking water? In 2022, the import value of mineral water and carbonated water to Japan reached around 15.7 billion Japanese yen, of which France accounted for the largest share.
Why do Japanese leave water bottles outside?
Known as 'nekoyoke' (cat repellants), the bottles are apparently there to stop cats from doing their business. The prevailing idea is that light would break through the water and act as a mirror or kaleidoscope, which would in turn scare away cats.
Which country has the most expensive drinking water?
Australia has the most expensive bottled water on the planet but that hasn't curbed consumer thirst for a beverage that people can access for free.