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One of the first glimmers of spring is the appearance of this seasonal beverage that uses real cherry blossom petals and leaves.
At the right time of year and the right time of day, this traditional sign of fall shines like a field of gold.
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Suspect was almost cleared on a legal loophole, only to be snagged by a different legal loophole.
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Man cooks rice, stir-fried noodles in convenience store parking lot before starting police chase
Magic gummy candies become a viral hit on social media
Poll asks Japanese fans to name their favorite depressing anime
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Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Akihabara saying goodbye to landmark as giant Sega arcade announces it’s closing for good
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Man loses 200 times at crane game, calls police to investigate, staff member loses 300 times too
Hayao Miyazaki has a gripe against Japanese female voice actors
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Teacher in Japan literally picks up truant kid, carries him out of house to make him go to class
Booze made from wood coming soon in Japan
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