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A budget stay in the centre of town that’s like visiting grandma’s house in the countryside.
After decades and dozens of great fruit flavors, the latest version of the candy is Hi-Chew Just As It Is Flavor.
Spirits from traditional folklore will once again take over Taishogun Shotengai for the night.
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Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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