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Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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New Laputa amulet actually responds when you incant the anime’s magic spells
Now you can spread coffee on your toast in Japan!
Ghibli Park now selling “Grilled Frogs” from food cart in Valley of Witches
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