The Japanese government has appealed to citizens to avoid panic buying of toilet paper after social media posts about Middle East war concerns triggered widespread hoarding, according to reports. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry urged consumers to make rational purchasing decisions based on accurate information. ' The Japan Times reported on the social media posts that fueled the panic buying.
An industry organization emphasized that approximately 97 percent of toilet paper in Japan is domestically produced and that production is not dependent on the Middle East region.
It seems like everyone is hoarding it.