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One of Japan’s leading art directors leads the way in raising funds for an issue that’s close to his heart.
Japanese animation studio is searching for a hard-to-find product used by the director to create anime for many years.
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Lovers of this tale as old as time can now experience enchantment in the form of dishes, drinks, and goods inspired by the Disney classic.
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