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MT: "We call that the Eco-Convenience Store. There are various different products on the shelves, all of which have barcodes on them. When you scan any barcode at the checkout, it tells you environmental information about the relevant product. We hope this will get young children interested in ecology, as they play at shopping. We also have some picture books in which 易游体育app官网入口lco Man explains environmental issues."

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Chief Secretary Masa易游体育app官网入口 Taniguchi brings her guided tour to a close with a friendly smile.

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