Seasonal exclusive graces the menu for a limited time, proving pumpkin spice isn’t dead in Japan.
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Exclusive lineup breathes new life into the Pumpkin Spice Latte, and serves up other designer beverages too.
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Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
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Studio Ghibli adds Totoro family goods to its anime merchandise store in Japan- Studio Ghibli adds new Totoro and Jiji blanket socks to its merchandise store in Japan
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