Xbox 360 returns in Japan

Kotaku posted this article about not being able to return 360s in a store in Chiba. After talking to folks that have been here awhile it turns out that this is relatively standard for Japanese game stores. I haven't been to said store in Chiba and none of the places around here have similar signs, however the local game stores I've checked with will allow you to return the 360 hardware but not an opened game.

Translated, the sign says:
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Warning

We cannot agree to return or exchange game software.
Please be careful when you make your purchase.
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Also, the sticker on the XBOX360 box behind the sign says:
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Discount at cashier

NOT APPLICABLE
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So apparently they must not be too desperate to get rid of them. But the game software being unreturnable isn't that big a deal.