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A unique product handmade by traditional craftsmen at Kyoto’s Kaikado, Japan’s oldest tea caddy manufacturer.
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The colorful displays and activities make Tamagotchi feel a lot less stressful than what we remember.
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The store will be stylized after a typical Japanese convenience store and will feature goods of the beloved green owl mascot character and more.
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