Business and Economy
COVID-19 and the Rise of the “Singles Customer” in Japan
COVID-19 has more businesses catering to people who want to enjoy some time alone with their favorite person: themselves!
January 14, 2021
COVID-19 has more businesses catering to people who want to enjoy some time alone with their favorite person: themselves!
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