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Creator of hit anime/manga franchise keeps himself out of jail and his comic in monthly magazine.
Special after-dark Pokémon parade means fans will want to stick around all day to see the 1,500-plus Pikachus.
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Who knew fried chicken would make the perfect backdrop for some explosive Hollywood-style advertising?
When you think of whiskey, you probably think – Ireland, Scotland, America, Canada… Probs not thinking Japan.
Employees go on landmark strike to tackle unpaid overtime, receive overwhelming support from netizens.
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