Japan’s ageing population is resulting in more and more pets being left to fend for themselves after their elderly owners pass away.
January, 2016 (Page 8)
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Reported as stolen at one point, Satoshi Shimizu’s 2012 bronze Olympic medal has been recovered. The boxer found it while unpacking after moving!
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Studio Ghibli fan and Part-time artist Hannah Alexander created this dazzling Art Nouveau version of Princess Mononoke from Hayao Miyazaki’s classic animated film.
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