[Introduction] Are you suffering from "tipping fatigue"? In the US, calculating 20% at every coffee shop is a headache. But in Japan, the tip is always zero. Why does the world's best service exist without monetary incentives? In this episode, Dr. Fujita decodes the "Operating System" of Japanese hospitality. Discover why calculating a tip is considered a "bug" in the user experience and how the Japanese service industry functions like a stress-free subscription model.

[What You'll Learn]

• Tipping as a "Bug": How Japanese pricing minimizes cognitive load like a Netflix subscription.
• The Ramen Machine Logic: Why removing cash handling increases speed and hygiene.
• "The Customer is God": It's not about entitlement; it's about the staff's ritualistic pride.
• The "Otoshi" Trap: Why that unordered appetizer isn't a scam, but a "login bonus" to Izakaya culture.
• How to say "Thank You": Why leaving cash causes "system errors" and the one phrase you should use instead ("Gochisosama deshita").

[About the Podcast] Dr. Fujita, an AI Consultant based in Tokyo, analyzes the logic behind Japanese business and culture. This isn't a sightseeing guide—it's an intellectual journey to decode the "True Japan."

[Topics] Japan Travel, Tipping Culture, Japanese Service, Omotenashi, Otoshi, Izakaya, Ramen, Japanese Culture, Economics, UX Design, Gochisosama deshita