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For a glimpse at Japan's future, look at its convenience stores
- chrisjj 3y agohttps://archive.ph/1dkY2 https://archive.ph/1dkY2
- coldtea 3y agoMay we also look at the stores, public spaces, infrastructure, and so on, from where the Economist writers live? Just want to make sure Japan's future is worth them singling it out as special and lecturing them about it.
- creer 3y ago> Yet all the staff are Burmese, including the owner Ermmmm, seems all the staff are Burmese BECAUSE the owner is Burmese. Quite the red flag. Except if the owner being Burmese makes it hard to hire japanese employees - which is quite possible and we would like to know. Either way, good luck to Japan. They will need it. I noticed also: > she seeks to “provide a Japanese level of service” As opposed to "provide the level of service proper for a 7-Eleven location". Oh boy... Still, I thought the article did cover the basics: While this is the path people take for granted in the US where there are businesses that are common pathways for immigrants to make their way, that seems quite new for Japan.