Low-cost chains struggle to hold down prices against inflation and weak yen

TOKYO -- Japan's humble conveyor-belt sushi industry ran into controversy this month after the arrest of a top executive, adding to the pressure on the low-price businesses caused by rising inflation and the weak yen.

The then-president of Kappa Create, the owner and operators of Japan's fourth largest sushi chain Kappa Sushi, was arrested by Tokyo police on suspicion of illegally obtaining operational data from a competitor, Hama Sushi, where he previously worked.

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