The Strangest Microwave Purchase Ever: A Trip to GO12
2025-09-08
SoraNews24 reporter Mr. Sato embarked on a mission to buy a new office microwave, but chose the unusual route of GO12, a 24/7 unmanned electronics store in Kamata, Tokyo. This store stocks used appliances, offering a self-service shopping experience via a tablet payment system. Mr. Sato purchased a 5,000 yen microwave, enjoying a smooth transaction, yet feeling a strange sense of guilt. GO12's trust-based system and unique shopping experience, while convenient, spark reflections on social trust and human nature.