In Akihabara, giant screens blared happy tunes to deserted streets as a life-threatening typhoon approached Japan.
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Follow these tips to minimize damage to your home, stay safe, and prepare for a massive cyclone.
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Embarrassing fashion faux pas has these players dressed in the same way that Japanese people dress dead bodies.
Those who don’t own a pet might never have experienced how scary Mother Nature can be to our furry friends.
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