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"textContent": "It’s a gray area in terms of travel etiquette, but JR has a clear stance on the topic. Japan is very committed to the idea that it’s important to be considerate to others, even if that means being a little inconvenienced yourself. This is especially true is shared spaces like public transportation, but there’s debate […]",
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