The neighborhood that invented the Obon Jovi dance is back with a new set list of rock and disco hits.
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Classic anime opening theme song provides the musical accompaniment for old-school summertime celebration in Tokyo.
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
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Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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