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The Damegi 4G series comes with a bunch of cushy features to keep your extremities toasty warm.
Gift shop kimono are almost nothing like the real thing, but can Mr. Sato’s fashion aura transcend national boundaries?
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Two different adorable kitty designs are here to convince you that you don’t really need to go anywhere this winter.
October 31 marked the last day the clothing chain was in business in Japan.
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One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
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