How to use shokken: Japan's ticket vending machines for ordering food in restaurants
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This article explains how shokken (ticket vending machines) work in small Japanese restaurants, providing a practical guide for foreign tourists who often find them confusing. It describes the machines' interface, how to insert money, select dishes, and present tickets to staff, helping travelers navigate this common but non-intuitive ordering system in Japan's family-run eateries.
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Por eso, voy a explicar brevemente cómo son y cómo se utilizan estas máquinas, ya que no siempre son intuitivas.
Así podrás disfrutar de sencilla y deliciosa comida en restaurantes familiares en Japón como si fueras un local.
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