Coins and banknotes that are used for change are seen in a bamboo basket at a market in Tokyo on Friday.
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Coins and banknotes that are used for change are seen in a bamboo basket at a market in Tokyo on Friday.
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Wakarimasen
Strange picture and caption.
TheDevilsAssistant
Not my interpretation of a safe cash register.
darbysan
In Japan we trust in people's honesty
Get Real
If they're selling fruit, thousand yen notes/bills are petty cash.
Altruist777
The photo may look dumb to some, but having lived in various countries around the world, I adore this photo as there aren't too many places in the world where such practice can still be used.
kidojapan
The title should be "Shouten Gai, a Japanese culture" hopefully not to be taken away by Cusco or Walmart.
Kurobune
Wouldn't last ONE SECOND in the good ole USA ! Just had the tip jar stolen from the neighborhood Subway the day before yesterday !
badsey3
I wish all Gov banking was this open and honest.
Vernie Jefferies
This one of the reasons why I love Japan.
fidaruzki
I think in some places in developing countries you could see this. only they would use the 5kg Milo tins instead