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RocketNews24 reporter extraordinaire Mr. Sato will soon be taking your questions about life, love, Japan, and everything in between.
He’s the cool uncle you always wished you had, and he’ll make it all better soon. Say hello to our newest feature: Ask Mr. Sato.
We’ll be posting the email address you can send your musings and queries to on the website sometime next week, but in the meantime enjoy this teaser video. Doesn’t Mr. Sato look sharp in his suit?
Stay tuned, Rocketeers!
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Posters of SoraNews24 ace reporter Mr. Sato appear in one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations【Pics】