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A rare case of udon being unexpected in Udon Prefecture, but where they came from is still a mystery.
Kids, adults, and even students who don’t live in the city are told to limit their use of smartphones and other devices.
Kiryu seems like the kind of guy who should know that effort is never meaningless, and this time is no exception.
Osaka factory design firm turned to Epic Games for advice on its motivation-boosting system.
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