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Japan 'glamping' resort delivers barbecue without the virus risk

New service from Rakuten and Tokyu uses unmanned vehicles to minimize contact

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Rakuten's robots will ferry food orders to guests at Tateshina's "tent villas," with no need for contact with staff. (Photo courtesy of Rakuten and Tokyu)

MASAAKI KUDO, Nikkei staff writer
July 21, 2020 07:26 JST

TOKYO -- Guests at a luxury campground in Japan's Nagano Prefecture will be able to have meals delivered via self-driving robots, thanks to a service from Rakuten and the Tokyu group launching next month.

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