Today's Close-Up

Name: 8:00pm - Today's Close-Up
Start: 2026-07-28T19:00:00Z
End: 2026-07-28T19:30:00Z
Location: NHK World Europe

Cost of Convenience: The Quest To Curb Self-Checkout Theft

Self-checkout shoplifting is a serious problem for Japanese retailers, who struggle with the cost of prevention. NHK looks at the psychology behind the theft and the push for solutions.