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Capsule hotels

Scope note

Hotels that cater primarily to Japanese commuters who have missed the last train home to the suburbs; rooms are single- occupant capsules equipped with color TVs, radios, ventilation, and alarm clocks usually stacked on two levels in long rows.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000262594

Broader Terms used

hotels (public accommodations)

Equivalent Terms used

capsule hotel

Created

13yrs ago

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