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Food, shelter, shower, and laundry. Everything you need, and for just 2,140 yen (US$19.80) a day.
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Extra-cute Animal Crossing kitchenware also on offer at Japan’s first-ever dedicated Nintendo store.
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So…so many teeth. Dear God, why are there so many teeth?!?
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Over 40 handcrafted designs to choose from, many made with thousand-year-old Fujiyama-ori tradition.
But Gemutore doesn’t care if kids become pro gamers or not, because the company’s goals are deeper, and more heartwarming, than e-sports glory.
Star Wars Marunouchi Bright Christmas trees show off the power of the Light and Dark Sides of the Force.
These upcoming stylish license plate options showcase regional flavor and points of local pride throughout Japan.
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