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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
Flying dango: Unique tourist site where Japanese sweets are flown to you over a gorge
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Harry Potter Cafe opening in Tokyo and the menu is nothing short of spellbinding【Photos】
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