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Japanese cafe has speech-to-text displays for conversation with hard-of-hearing staff and customers

New Shojo Cafe Bar continues owners’ mission to “create environments where disabilities disappear.”

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New silent cafe opens in Japan, where talking and music is not allowed

It might be silent here, but there are smiles all around. 

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UX at Japanese convenience store is a heartwarming example of excellent customer service

A simple design makes daily life so much easier for customers.

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Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train adds Japanese subtitles for its Japanese dialogue, makes Japan happy

It might sound redundant, but sound really is the issue here.

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Starbucks Japan releases beautiful sign-language mug at its first sign-language branch in Tokyo

Exclusive drinkware is stylish and touching, and its companion journal is even more moving.

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Starbucks Japan opens first sign-language store in Tokyo

Staff at new “Signing Store” use hand signs to communicate with customers.

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