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Visitors to Osaka over the winter should book this special service to experience the warmth and coziness of the Japanese kotatsu with stunning views.
The kotatsu was developed under the supervision of a veterinarian and uses special Heat Loop technology to trap heat.
Blessed Wearable Blankets all receive prayers that wearers will pass their entrance exams.
Pikachu and two (actually one) other Pokémon species are ready to keep you warm or to just give you warm fuzzy feelings.
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3 Coins has something clever to get you through the next few months without feeling chilly or unfashionable.
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