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Dominate Tableside Tech Skills in Japan's Restaurants!

Jun 13 (Japan by Food) - Join Stephanie as she explores Tokyo and the tech that makes dining out easy and fun in the metropolis, even if you don't speak Japanese!

The first stop is a super popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain where everything from seating, ordering and payment is done via tablet and other tech, eliminating the need to speak to anyone.

Then, while perusing the city, she uses technology to translate Japanese menus and signs, making her experience stress-free and chats with current tourists on the streets of Ueno about the tech they’ve used to make their meals smooth-sailing.

And lastly, who visits Japan and doesn’t have ramen? Well, Stephanie shows how simple it is to get a hot bowl of ramen with just a few buttons, via a ticket vending machine.

Whether you're planning a trip to Japan or just curious about how technology is changing the dining experience, this video will show you that it's easier than ever to get by as a tourist in Japan, without knowing Japanese!

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