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Understanding How are calories measured in Japan?

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According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Japanese food labels must declare nutrition information, including calories. However, a key difference for visitors is that food energy is consistently measured and labeled using 'kcal' and is often standardized per 100 grams, unlike the variable serving sizes found in other countries. This standardized approach is integral to understanding how are calories measured in Japan.