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By Robert Thorne

• Oct 8, 2026 • 4 min read

Japan Battles to Protect Premium Us$100 a Bunch Grapes ‘Stolen’ by China, South Korea

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Calling the Grapes His “Partner”, the 35-Year-Old Said He Wants to Export to Places Such as Hong Kong and Thailand, Where Japanese Fruits Are Popular.

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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