More Dietary Dangers Looming in Japan…
I remember hearing a few months ago from a co-worker that Krispy Kreme is coming to Japan, but I forgot about it until today. I was on the train, and as we left Shinjuku Station, I saw a Krispy Kreme sign on the side of a building. It’s an area I often go to; it’s right by a Starbucks where I often teach private students.
I have never been a huge fan of Krispy Kreme, but it is interesting. I found out from this site that it will open on December 15th.
I remember when Krispy Kreme opened in the Seattle area a few years ago. The first shop wasn’t even in Seattle. People were driving 30-40 minutes out to the suburbs to get a donut. Strange. I wonder if people will be so enthusiastic here.
Traditionally, Japanese are not so fond of sweets, but younger people’s diets and lifestyles are changing. Perhaps it is inevitable. Will Japanese people become burdened with obesity in the future? Looking around, most people still seem fairly thin. It seems hard to believe that Japanese people could become fat, but people are getting taller and heavier than in the past.
Of course, an occasional donut isn’t a big problem. But they should be careful. There aren’t so many fat people in Japan…yet. 
