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Concept receives stronger support from female commuters in the Tokyo area than males, with those in favor giving two primary reasons.
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Warmhearted hospitality plus unforgiving customers equals the world’s highest service standards.
Japanese citizens feel the symbolism-rich coin, which lacks something, can make travel in Japan difficult for foreign guests.
Intimate apparel manufacturer releases newest volume of Lingerie White Paper.
Some of the reasons Japan loves vending machines have nothing to do with an aging society of love of robots.
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