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After working on My Neighbour Totoro, animator Akemi Miyazaki steps out from her husband’s shadow to show us Totoro’s real-world birthplace.
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The Japan-exclusive dessert drink is topped with a traditional snack that’s been loved by Japanese people for generations.
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Being in the biggest city in Japan means you’re probably sharing the walkway with more people than you’d like, but here’s how to make things easier.
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