In China, Internet cafes can be described as flourishing and deeply rooted. Whether in international metropolises like Beijing and Shanghai or small counties and villages, the presence of Internet cafes can be seen everywhere. It is precisely because of the large number of Internet cafes that many people can freely access the Internet, get exposed to all kinds of fresh information, and gain more knowledge about the world.
However, we must also see that the widespread emergence of Internet cafes has brought about various social problems. The news about Internet cafes often appearing in the media tends to be negative, such as students being addicted to online games or staying in Internet cafes for months at a time. This also causes distress for many operators of Internet cafes.
In our neighboring country Japan, are Internet cafes as widespread as they are in China? And how do their businesses that provide Internet services operate?