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Sega’s emojam wants to keep messages short and sweet, plus within your circle of close friends.
Multiple regional brewers and amazing taiyaki will keep you from getting too thirsty or hungry while you’re at Japan’s newest arcade.
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A touching video clip culminates with some famous well-wishers sending a special message to this year’s graduating class.
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