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How Using a Self-Checkout in Japan Can End in Arrest
A recent incident involving a tired rapper and a self-checkout stand reveals anxiety around the growing use of the technology.

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Jay is a resident of Tokyo where he reports and conducts tours for Unseen Japan. His work on Japan has been cited in numerous publications, including USA Today, the Washington Post, Fortune, TIME, NPR, The Guardian, and The World. In his spare time, he loves reading Japanese novels.
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A recent incident involving a tired rapper and a self-checkout stand reveals anxiety around the growing use of the technology.
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