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Kids in Hikari are raised under Boob Childrearing concepts.
Leaving extra space between yourself and other people is the safe, and in this case adorable, thing to do.
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Otodo-chan has been racking up likes and re-tweets for her impassioned PR pleas, seal-ing her fate as one of Japan’s top mascots!
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This cat likes to pull peace poses, stand on two feet and make a living selling hot potatoes.
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Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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