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Communications in Japan

Okay kiddo, let me tell you all about communications in Japan.

So, you know how we talk to our friends and family using phones, internet and mail, right? In Japan, they do the same thing but they do it in a special way.

First, let's talk about mail. In Japan, they have this thing called 'yubin-kyoku' which means 'post office'. It's a special place where you can buy stamps and send letters or packages. But, what's special about it is that they have these cool machines called 'ATMs' which stands for automated teller machines. These machines not only let you withdraw money but they also let you buy stamps, pay your bills, and even buy train tickets!

Now, let's talk about phones. In Japan, they have these special flip phones called 'keitai' or mobile phones. They are really popular and almost everyone has one. You can use them to call, send text messages, take pictures, listen to music and even watch TV! In Japan, they also have this thing called 'emoji'. These are small pictures that you can add to your messages to make them more fun and interesting.

Now, last but not least, let's talk about the internet. In Japan, they have this really fast internet called 'fiber optic'. This means that they can download and upload files really quickly. They also have something called 'Wi-Fi' which stands for wireless fidelity. It lets you connect to the internet without using any cables. In some places, like cafes and restaurants, they even have free Wi-Fi!

So, that's pretty much it kiddo. Now you know all about communications in Japan!
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