Nisshin will raise pasta prices up to 40% due to rising wheat costs.
Nisshin Foods Inc. is Japan's largest macaroni maker.
The increase is coming March first.
Kirin's beer prices will go up for the first time in more than 17 years, due to rising aluminium and malt costs.
Kirin's beer prices go up in February.
Bridgestone will raise prices on it's vehicle and motorcycle tires
5.5-to-10%, depending on the type and usage of the tire.Prices go up in March and April.
Electricity and city gas providers will raise rates for the April-June period, in order to offset the higher raw fuel costs of
October-December 2007.
Doutor, which operates 1,144 outlets in Japan, will raise prices for the first time in 17 years. Coffee and other beverage prices will go up by 20-30 yen per cup or glass beginning March 5. Prices for sandwiches and other foods will rise by 10 yen.
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