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21-year-old college student arrived in Japan in September, had been missing since early October.
Luce is an attempt to form connections via “the pop culture so beloved by our young people.”
Team Japan gets first overall victory in 12 years, but it’s a safe bet that no one will ever forget this Totoro.
Our Japanese reporter dishes on her experience trying sushi at a popular sushi delivery chain.
Pikachu portrait with grey felt hat plushie, exclusive Pokémon card, and an honestly clever way to teach people about art history.
Studio Ghibli director appears in video message while receiving award from European film festival.
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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