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The new Demon Slayer anime movie knocks the final Japanese live-action work out of the country’s top list.
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Kyoto may be the historical heart of traditional Japanese culture, but current conditions are making it a less attractive placer for locals to visit.
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Town north of Kobe and west of Kyoto experiences heat one resident describes as feeling “homicidal.”
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Board of education issues apology to children for emotional damage over their teacher having a part-time job.
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