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Family Mart’s celebration of the Nintendo series continues with fuzzy, useful, and, most importantly, cute merch.
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Family Mart convenience stores are looking a little more like an Animal Crossing village these days.
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Produced by Kawaii Monster Cafe creator, the Future Train diner serves up pink teriyaki burgers and wobbly pancakes aboard the Sakura Express.
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