In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

It is a fact that it is possible to expose foreign culture, including a wide variety of international food
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technological development. Personally, I consider
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trend to be negative because increasing the number of foreign products leads to serious environmental degradation and impairs Japanese culture.
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, the process of long-distance transportation has damaging effects on the environment when it comes to food containers and import. Imported products, especially processed foods, are vacuum packed to preserve the quality. In Japan, a large amount of plastic waste was being thrown and end up in the ocean. Another key point is that long distance transporting contributes to carbon dioxide emissions by planes, ships and lorries, which utilize many fuels to work. It is often said that one major reason for global warming is utilizing fuels to work these machines, leading to serious environmental issues.
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, introducing diverse merchandise may lead to a loss of cultural identity in Japan because other countries foods occupy shelves to some extent in local supermarkets. Local agriculture and industries may decline because imported foods are more inexpensive than those in local.
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means that local farmers may not be able to compete, leading to the decline of regional economies and traditional industries.
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, fewer people may use seasonal or regional ingredients and
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trend may result in the loss of Japan’s unique food culture. In conclusion, I believe that importing regulations should be enforced to protect products made in Japan and nature
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cross-cultural awareness is valuable in today’s global world.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • nutrition
  • cultural exposure
  • competitive markets
  • economic boost
  • employment opportunities
  • carbon footprint
  • environmental impact
  • local produce
  • food security
  • global supply chain
  • sustainable practices
  • consumer choice
  • market dynamics
  • price competition
  • agricultural sector
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