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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
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Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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