School is back in session in this Ehime mountain town, where the student body has dramatically expanded to a very small size.
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People won’t stop poking holes in the current one, so city is considering a stronger, nicer-looking replacement.
Japanese kindness leaves a lot to be desired in World Giving Index, but there may be a reason for it.
A recent video of a maiko being chased by a tourist in Gion proves why the ban is necessary.
It’s a lovely day as two post-apocalyptic storytelling legends talk with each other for the first time.
Join us as we try a pineapple-heavy pizza that’ll either make you groan in delight or wince in pain.
Two versions of the Great Deku tree and three versions of Link are part of the set recommended for fans 18-and-up.
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