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Tired of Apple’s standard apps clogging up your iPhone or iPad screen? This simple workaround can help!
A great white shark exhibited at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has been reported dead after just three days in captivity.
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Popular Japanese pastry maker Qu’il Fait Bon has a special winter treat for sweets lovers — this gorgeous white strawberry tart!
If you live in Japan and love Resident Evil, here’s an opportunity to interview a producer, play the game before its release, and earn some cash too.
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Scholarships for US students studying abroad ensure more people get chance to experience learning in Asia.
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If you haven’t gotten enough Splatoon yet, you’ll soon be able to start reading the story of your favorite transforming squid/human characters.
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