This one of the best-tasting Kit Kat flavors out of Japan’s many exclusives, and it’s aiding the recovery of disaster-stricken Osaka and West Japan.
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A beautifully arranged, blissfully huge order of one of Japan’s favorite summertime foods.
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Briquette-free barbecuing as the sun turns the hood of Japan’s cheapest car into a hot plate.
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When this senior citizen saw someone drop their wallet in a crowded station, he used the power of teamwork to return it.
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Going slightly loco-motive in the stunning scenery of Japan’s southern Kyushu island, with bubbles!
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