上海商人进军东京火葬业，操办安倍火葬，外国网友：快成日本省了

Group 1 - The unexpected involvement of a Chinese-backed company, Tokyo Bosen Co., in the funeral arrangements for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has sparked significant public discourse in Japan [2] - Tokyo Bosen Co. controls six out of nine crematoriums in Tokyo's 23 wards, highlighting its dominance in the local funeral industry [2] - The incident has raised questions among Japanese netizens about the appropriateness of entrusting the final rites of a political figure to a foreign entity [2] Group 2 - The narrative of this cross-border business venture began in 2021 when the prominent Japanese Asahi Group reduced its stake in Kwangji Hall from 20% to 12%, with the buyer being a subsidiary of Laox Group, led by Chinese entrepreneur Luo Yiwen [3] - Luo Yiwen, originally from Shanghai, transitioned from a successful media career to the retail sector, eventually leading Laox to significant achievements in the duty-free market [5] - The Japanese funeral industry is characterized by a rigid demand due to an aging population, with 29% of the population over 65 years old, and an average funeral cost of 2 million yen (approximately 100,000 RMB) [7] Group 3 - A significant portion of the funeral supply chain in Japan, particularly coffins, is sourced from Cao County in Shandong, China, which dominates the market due to its cost advantages and craftsmanship [9] - The success of Luo Yiwen's business model reflects the effectiveness of globalized commercial strategies, demonstrating that market dynamics transcend national boundaries [11] - Tokyo Bosen's services illustrate a blend of Chinese and Japanese cultural elements, emphasizing the importance of dignity in end-of-life services [13]