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Say hello to summer with the sweet tang of a new cheesecake McFlurry made with a very special Japanese citrus fruit.
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Power up your wardrobe with a pair of collared sailor style Japanese uniforms wrapped around your ankles.
Qiaobi detergent promises to fight stains and wash away any faith in humanity you might be feeling at the moment.
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Create your own personalised postcards for as little as 18 cents each at 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan.
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