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  • Virality-Driven Consumption: Where Sharing Meets Buying in Japan

    Virality-Driven Consumption: Where Sharing Meets Buying in Japan

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    The Spread of Short-Term Hits as Consumer Behavior In recent years, short-term viral products—particularly food items—have become increasingly prominent on Japanese SNS (social networking services) as well as in convenience stores and supermarkets. For example, items such as salt bread, seasonal limited-edition flavors, or specific branded snacks often gain attention on social media, with many users…