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Celebrate the upcoming release of anime film Hirune Hime (“Napping Princess“) by winning the job of a nap.
Were you one of the thousands of people who entered our epic KitKat giveaway? Find out if you’ve won here!
Love Kit Kats? Wish you could get your hands on the amazing varieties available only in Japan? How about a whole box of them?
After reading through a mountainous pile of entries, we’re ready to announce the four lucky instant noodle/Pokémon fans who’ve won some Pikachu ramen. Are you one of them? Read on to find out!
Want to get your hands on some genuine, Japan-only Pikachu ramen? Read on to find out how you can in our RocketNews24 reader giveaway!
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