Key Points

• Trending worldwide: #solodate or going out alone either to treat yourself to something nice is a trend millions of people are embracing. #solodate garnered over 233 million views on Tiktok.
• Many restaurants, including those in the Philippines, are consciously finding ways to improve the dining experience of those who are #diningalone.
• In Australia, 'Japanophilia' (a strong interest in Japanese culture, people and history) is evident in the increasing number of Japanese restaurants that have opened in the country.