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Ever wished you could get a little less flavor on your chip? Wish no more; now you can experience them as nature intended, lightly fried in oil.
It’s not fire, and it’s not food, but every Japanese person immediately understands the symbol that has the rest of the world scratching their heads.
The artistic commercial secured a Grand Prix win as well as a gold award for the film category.
New hot and cold beverages come complete with a gold star so you can create your very own drinkable Christmas tree.
The story of Creamy Mami, the magical girl who captured anime fans’ hearts 35 years ago, is returning in the form of a spin-off online manga!
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Breathtakingly beautiful artwork combines illustration, photography, and the Japanese art of kirie.
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