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Notice posted in Japanese, English, and Chinese says “Ghibli has not authorized these activities and intends to take strict action, both civil and criminal.”
Less than an hour away from downtown, this Tokyo Lake is a beautiful and relaxing oasis from busy city life.
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New plan would require entry fees for all Mt. Fuji trails and standardize entry time limits.
After years of grumbling from customers, a Japanese supplier is stepping in with a new straw material.
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