We interview the all-male J-Pop group Travis Japan in the midst of their trailblazing efforts in the U.S.
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When you hear this term being used on trains, it’s often a euphemism for something more serious.
Studio Ghibli legend also says what modern children are missing that kids had back in his day.
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Plucky reporter approaches the Studio Ghibli director for an on-street interview about the success of a new anime film.
Of course, Mr. Sato was also intrigued by their stories about performing overseas, but the weird noises were priority.
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