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KEEP YOUR CLOTHES ON Kyoto residents fed up with ill-mannered photo touristsOctober 20, 2018 KYOTO--Residents here say tourists’ behavior has worsened, and now normally beautiful views and daily lives are marred by half-naked hikers, trespassing travelers and prolonged photo shoots.
DEMISE OF CHOCO FLAKE Smartphone era consumers want less mess, say snack makersOctober 20, 2018 When confectionery maker Morinaga & Co. announced its decision to end production of the more than 50-year-old “Morinaga Choco Flake,” it blamed smartphones for the snack’s downfall.

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