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Student says she stepped in when she saw adults walking past the young girl, who was soaked in the rain.
Junior high school students at one school are learning Japanese culture by recreating historical sites in the popular game.
Heartwarming tale of a boy who grew up to have the last laugh, and get rich off the experience as well.
Assistant Language Teacher quickly learns that Japanese doesn’t always translate properly into English.
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