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Through gritted teeth, Apple and Google allow alternative app stores in Japan
(www.theregister.com)
this post was submitted on 22 Dec 2025
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How can I simulate being in Japan?
Get yourself some universal health care, good roads, affordable small cars, and cheap, beautiful old houses in the countryside.
You forgot about the amazing public transport. Fast long distance trains, tiny local trains, towns with random monorails. It’s amazing.
Watch anime
Play a Pokémon game
Eeek.
Can I try something else?
Sorry that’s the only way. I don’t make the rules.
Technically only the first four generations are set in "Japan".
The ones after them are set in fantasy New York, France, Hawaii, Great Britain, and Spain.