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The marked increase in the number of foreign tourists in Japan has sparked a debate regarding the introduction of the custom of leaving tips for good service.

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In recent years, Japan has seen a significant increase in the number of foreign tourists, which has sparked a debate about introducing the custom of tipping for good service. However, most locals hope that this predominantly Western practice will not take hold. The increase in the number of foreign tourists has been a topic of great interest in Japan this year, alongside news highlighting the small minority that draws the ire of locals through inappropriate behavior.

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