Chat app Line, dominant in Japan and a few other countries around the world, has launched a music streaming service in its home country. Line Music is now available in Japan, offering a catalog of 1.5 million tracks from labels including Sony, Universal, and local giant Avex. The service is free for the first two months, but will cost ¥1,000 a month (about $8) for unlimited access, or ¥500 ($4) fo
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