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How do you find the best views of riverside sakura? In the river.
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The new orange flag warning system aims to help those at sea become aware of an earthquake or tsunami before it’s too late.
Even if you’ve never even attempted to hop on a surfboard, you’ve probably still heard of Quicksilver. Their clothing and bags have achieved a near ubiquitous status in many parts of the world, particularly as backpacks for students. But the Australian company’s heart is surfwear, as you probably know, so they obviously also make wetsuits. But as a new commercial for the company shows, they also make TRUE WETSUITS.
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Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
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Ghibli Museum clock is now yours to take home with you
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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