Christmas 2022
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Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store drinks with new Grilled Corn Chilled Soup Smoothie
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