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Number of women with boyfriend holds steady as one femle demographic shrinks across all age groups.
Manekineko designed to generate prosperity threatens to do the opposite, leaving us with nothing but zekku.
Higashiyama artisans craft figurines, bells, and gosho ningyo dolls to ring in the new year.
Our boss gives us a generous winter bonus, but makes us work for it with a team challenge.
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