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Size difference makes human cleaners of the Daibutsu statue look like tiny little spirits.
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Travelers vanish half-way through their reserved stay, leave no trace (or payment) behind.
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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