The Ginza branch of the popular 100-yen shop chain Daiso has developed a new song for closing time. The song was specifically designed so it would be easier for international tourists to understand that the store is about to close. As a result they will stop using Auld Lang Syne, or hotaru ni hikari as it is known in Japan. For more details check out the video below.
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