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Japan's Vending Machines: What They Sell and How to Pay
Japan has about 2 million drink vending machines, though the number is falling. What they sell, what a drink costs, how to pay, and why there are so many.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Guide: History, Etiquette, Where to Experience in Tokyo and Kyoto
Japanese tea ceremony for visitors: what happens in a 45-minute session, the etiquette that matters, and where to book one in Tokyo and Kyoto.
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What is Omotenashi? Japanese Hospitality Explained
Omotenashi traces to the tea ceremony and went global in Tokyo's 2013 Olympic bid. The real history of the word, and the debate over what it costs workers.