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Here in Japan literally everyone uses LINE and it is far better than WhatsApp. Way more features, it's independent and the business model is sane and clear.

I just switched my family to it, because that was the last reason for me to use WhatsApp.

I'm sad not to se it as an option.

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LINE seems to be the predominate messenger in all of Asia. I find it highly interesting to see even the Japanese rely on this Korean Plattform. Do they not fear a service blockage based on their countries political relationship?

It was created in Japan though by employees of Naver's Tokyo branch.

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