Kirk here. The arrival of TSMC is, of course, bringing Taiwanese people to Kumamoto. The article I’m linking to discusses many ways in which preparations are being made for their arrival. One small aspect of that is Tsuruya stocking more Taiwanese food items that we can all enjoy.
— start quote Tsuruya department store in Kumamoto, which has already stocked duty-free merchandise for visitors from overseas, has been increasing its efforts to add products that would be useful for foreign nationals residing in the prefecture. In September 2022, it opened a special section in its food hall that carries about 50 items from Taiwan, from seasonings to instant noodles. — end quote —
Article: Kumamoto Learns How to Woo People from Taiwan https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/japan-focus/20231118-150169/
P.S. Note for language buffs –> “Woo” sounds vaguely Chinese but apparently is not:
— start quote — Old English wogian “to woo, court, marry,” of uncertain origin and with no known cognates; perhaps related to woh, wog- “bent, inclined,” as with affection. Related: Wooed; wooing; wooer. — end quote — https://www.etymonline.com/word/woo