Ever since the attack on the World Trade Center back in 2001, countries all over the world are trying to adjust things to keep daily life going, while avoiding possibilities of a repeat performance.
The Japanese have been serious in their efforts, for instance by keeping the trash cans abundantly available, but making them see-through.
American president Obama visited Japan
yesterday and had dinner with the Japanese emperor.
As usual, the American government stated that a heap of security measures had to be implemented before Obama would even move a finger in Japan's direction, and one of those measures involved terrorist-proofing the many vending machines in train stations.
This is what they came up with.
Indeed, it's the 100 yen/75ct-a-roll sticky tape you can buy at the 100 yen store. I feel a lot safer now. :D
Cheers, K.