Health experts in Japan are sounding the alarm about the increasing consumption of trendy Chinese snacks among Japanese youths. Concerns arose after several cases of overeating were reported, centering mainly around so-called 'trending' food items. With their popularity fueled by social media and food blogging platforms, these Chinese delights could be the next cause of a potential health crisis.

In Japan, food culture and health are given utmost importance and deeply ingrained in society. The rise in the consumption of foreign junk food, particularly those from neighboring China, is disrupting this balance. As such, health warnings to curb overeating these snacks underpin societal values of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and responsible food habits, with the government and concerned citizens leveraging various platforms to draw attention to the situation.

In the US and the EU, there has been a parallel increase in the consumption of foreign, often unhealthy, food trends popularized by social media. So, the response to such trends is comparable, with corresponding health warnings and public awareness campaigns. However, the situation in Japan could be unique due to its cultural emphasis on maintaining traditional, nutritious eating habits.