“Some Chinese brands like to use Japanese on their product packaging since people there tend to trust Japanese brands more than domestic brands.”
That would splain it.
Yes, few months ago I went to an Asian store and purchase Japanese noodle (did not check box at store). When I got home and was preparing a meal I glanced at the box and in small letters it said “MADE IN CHINA”. I thought hell no, I’m not eating these noodles, so into the trash it went.