Coolness plan included robbing a 91-year-old woman and treating whole restaurants to expensive sushi.
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Illegal posters also used AI to make images of older and obscure characters to appeal to fans with vintage tastes.
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Japanese NBA player collaborates on design that features another symbol of good luck besides sakura.
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This lucky bag was the perfect example of how the annual New Year’s deal can truly expand your horizons–not to mention, your soup skills.
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