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Skip the Shinkansen and savor the journey with Japan’s ultra-affordable unlimited-use one-day rail passes.
The young girl with a voice to rival legendary singers has perfected the art of singing in English–a language she doesn’t even speak.
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This DBZ fan took a Super Saiyan Vegeta figure and choreographed it through an awesome fist-smashing bout with Symphogear protagonist Hibiki.
College student sets national karaoke quality record by tricking the machine with the sounds of his horn.
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