When a friend visiting Tokyo texted me the other day to ask if we could meet up, a wave of panic washed over me. Instead of joy at the prospect of reconnecting with an old pal, I was engulfed in a cloud of dread.
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No reservations in Japan's restaurant scene
Booking seats has become a daunting challenge in top dining destinations
People line up outside Rengatei, a popular restaurant in Tokyo's Ginza district, on March 16. Japan's food service industry has come roaring back after a punishing few years. © Reuters
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