A: Hey! Did you hear about Black Friday here in Japan?
B: No way! Black Friday? Really? I thought that was just an American thing!
A: It is! But it’s getting really popular here now. Sales are up for lots of shops!
B: Wow! Aeon supermarket said their sales jumped a lot! Like, the biggest jump in 13 years!
A: Exactly! But… there’s a downside.
B: Oh? What's that?
A: Delivery companies are really stressed out! Sagawa Express had to delay some shipments.
B: Seriously? Why? Are there too many packages?
A: Yeah, Black Friday deliveries are happening at the same time as everyone getting ready for Christmas gifts! It’s too much!
B: That sounds crazy. A professor said it's also because they don't have enough workers! And they can’t make delivery drivers work overtime like they used to.
A: Right! So, maybe we'll have to wait longer for our online orders.
B: Ugh, that's annoying! Maybe we'll have to pay more for delivery too, huh?
A: Maybe! The professor said it’s possible.
B: No way! Black Friday? Really? I thought that was just an American thing!
A: It is! But it’s getting really popular here now. Sales are up for lots of shops!
B: Wow! Aeon supermarket said their sales jumped a lot! Like, the biggest jump in 13 years!
A: Exactly! But… there’s a downside.
B: Oh? What's that?
A: Delivery companies are really stressed out! Sagawa Express had to delay some shipments.
B: Seriously? Why? Are there too many packages?
A: Yeah, Black Friday deliveries are happening at the same time as everyone getting ready for Christmas gifts! It’s too much!
B: That sounds crazy. A professor said it's also because they don't have enough workers! And they can’t make delivery drivers work overtime like they used to.
A: Right! So, maybe we'll have to wait longer for our online orders.
B: Ugh, that's annoying! Maybe we'll have to pay more for delivery too, huh?
A: Maybe! The professor said it’s possible.
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Summary
Black Friday is gaining popularity in Japan, boosting retail sales (Aeon saw a 13-year high!). However, delivery services are overwhelmed due to combined Black Friday & Christmas demand, leading to delays & potential price increases. Worker shortages are also a factor. #Japan #BlackFriday
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Category ID: conversation_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251216_B2/#conversation
Date: Dec. 17, 2025
Created: 2025/12/17 11:40
Updated: 2025/12/18 08:08
Last Read: 2025/12/18 08:08