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mewpudding101
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 Posts: 2206 Location: Tokyo, Japan |
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I'll have to go check that out next time I'm in Shibuya!
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mdo7
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That's cool to see, I wonder if Google will expand this vending machine to other part of Asia like South Korea and Taiwan because I know those 2 countries will find these very savy.
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enurtsol
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Japan wouldn't need this if they have more free WiFi hotspots.
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yamiangie
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Seems silly that you need staff on hand to explain how to use a Vending Machine. Then again I was in a Wendys and the touch interface for the drink machine was sort of poorly thought out.
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mdo7
Posts: 6258 Location: Katy, Texas, USA |
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Yeah that's true, from what I read. Although I read that Japan is increasing free wi-fi for tourist only and not for their local native resident. 
To add to the embarassment, Taiwan and Korea sort of beat Japan ahead in the free wifi hotspots for both tourists and native resident. Free Wi-fi now offered at public areas in Korea Travelling to Taiwan? Free public Wi-Fi launched in Taipei Taiwan offers free Wi-Fi to all foreign tourists So that backs up the Taiwan and Korea being completely wired and wireless when it comes to internet. |
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TsunaReborn!
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I thought free wifi spots were a pretty standard thing to have when you visit a larger city. Anyways as cool as this is I don't see it takin off.
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mdo7
Posts: 6258 Location: Katy, Texas, USA |
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Well that would depend on the country and the city you're visiting or living in. Not all countries will have free wi-fi hotspots. |
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mewpudding101
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Posts: 2206 Location: Tokyo, Japan |
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It's very difficult to find them in Japan. The only solid one I know of is in a little cafe in Ikebukuro Sunshine. |
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mdo7
Posts: 6258 Location: Katy, Texas, USA |
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True, at least people living in Korea, or Taiwan are lucky to have free wi-fi hotspot. I don't understand why Japan is so behind on the free wi-fi. |
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