Japan has seen a boost in interest for cashless payments and eCommerce as of late. Those things have not traditionally been popular in Japan but are currently seeing a surge as the country transitions to a more modern, digital-friendly economy, the release says — spurred on, as elsewhere in the world, by the coronavirus pandemic.

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