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Customers who were curious about the smiling foreign workers ringing up their order at this local konbini can now learn a little bit about what they have in common.
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Our reporter shares which version of this classic style of bento (all for 430 yen/US$3.83 or under) overwhelmingly stole his heart and stomach.
These star employees deserve special recognition for their organizational skills, creativity, and in some cases, downright wackiness.
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