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The creator of one of Japan’s most popular manga/anime franchises of all time still has a story to tell with new chapter.
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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