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Japan (Page 54)
Gambling regularly tops lists of unattractive behaviors in Japan, so how did one of the country’s most notable hobbies surpass it?
It’s not where you’d expect a summer beer garden to be, but we’ve been surprised before and couldn’t pass up a chance to investigate.
New law means that one of the host club industry’s standard marketing ploys is now illegal.
Unlimited subway rides, free admission to some of the city’s best sightseeing spots, and no paper ticket you need to pick up at a service counter.
We’d have fallen in love with this Harajuku spot even if they didn’t give you free dessert (but they do).
Some may call it crazy to try to replace guys with cup ramen, but as we’ve always said, “Noods before dudes.”
One channel won’t be showing any of Nukitashi’s visuals, but is this censorship or something else?
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