ARestaurant In Japan Hired Monkeys As Waiters | They Wait Tables To Help The Owner & Get Paid In Bananas!

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The practice of employing monkeys in service roles is nuanced. Adhering to strict animal welfare standards, their work is limited to two hours a day, ensuring their well-being.

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Yat-chan and Fuku-chan's story continues to inspire. Documented in films and stories, they remain as icons.

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