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Published Apr 17, 2026 4:27 PM
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Source: PR TIMES
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The trend of "solo buffets" is rapidly growing, with a 15-fold increase in reservations over six years, indicating a shift in dining preferences.
This new style of eating out is expanding, reflecting changing consumer behaviors.
The trend of "solo buffets" is rapidly growing, with a 15-fold increase in reservations over six years, indicating a shift in dining preferences. This new style of eating out is expanding, reflecting changing consumer behaviors.
Book Content Business / Operation of novel submission sites "Noichigo," "Berry's Cafe," and "Novelma!". Publication of books and comics originating from these submission sites. ■ Media Solution Business / Publication of magazines "oz magazine," and free magazines "metropolis minutes" and "AERDE". Operation of the information site "ozmall" and the "OZ's Premium Reservation" service, which allows web reservations for restaurants, hotels, and beauty salons.
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Source: PR TIMES
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Announced Apr 17, 2026 4:27 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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FAQ
What trend has emerged with a 15-fold surge in reservations over six years?
The trend that has emerged is "Solo Buffets," which is expanding new dining styles.
Which novel submission sites are operated under the Book Content Business?
The operated novel submission sites are "Noichigo," "Berry's Cafe," and "Novelma!".
What types of publications originate from the company's novel submission sites?
The publications originating from these submission sites are books and comics.
Which magazines and free magazines are published under the Media Solution Business?
The published magazines are "oz magazine," and free magazines "metropolis minutes" and "AERDE".
What services are offered by the information site "ozmall" and "OZ's Premium Reservation"?
They operate the site and service which allows web reservations for restaurants, hotels, and beauty salons.
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Washin AI News Desk“"Solo Buffets" Become a New Trend! Reservations Surge 15x in 6 Years, Expanding New Dining Styles”AI News by Washin Village（和心村）, Apr 17, 2026. https://aeo.idaeo.ai/ai/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%84%E5%87%BA%E7%89%88%E6%A0%AA%E5%BC%8F%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE/en/news/2026-04-18-solo-buffets-become-a-new-trend-reservat
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