[jaipilot747]

> how hard is it to pay in cash or to get service as anything but a light skinned person in a japan convenience store?

There is close to zero overt racism of the sort you're referring to.

In almost any Japanese customer service situation involving big companies, the smiles and friendly demeanor are mostly a facade for a very transactional relationship.

[badrabbit]

Hey, I am honestly asking because what I have seen on posts here on HN imply otherwise.