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After undergoing a three year transformation, he advocates going to great lengths to be popular with women.
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Move over, sailor suit swimwear. Now it’s the gakuran’s turn in the spotlight and water.
Although reportedly popular in his own country, President of Russia Vladimir Putin faces criticism from people in many countries, including Japan.
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