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Children’s slippers stolen in night at Japanese preschool, police identify weasel who did it【Vid】
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Japan’s new frozen sushi DIY kit – Great foodie fun, or cold-hearted abomination?【Taste test】
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Turn clear files into works of art with cleverly designed Japanese scroll
79-year-old Japanese granny who fell in love with Initial D sports car finds perfect new owner【Vid】
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