Daiichiro Tashiro
Only available when a new branch opens, the contents are sure to please lovers of Japanese convenience stores!
Come with us as we preview the hotly anticipated new magical worlds before their grand opening.
Our Japanese-language reporter had his world turned upside down when his German wife commented on his childhood memories.
Our Japanese-language reporter laughed, danced and was moved to tears by the Disney-standard quality shown off in their new theme park lineup.
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