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Ghibli's Kodama: Squeezable Forest Spirit Keychain
Bring a piece of Princess Mononoke with you! Donguri Kyowakoku offers a squeezable Kodama keychain, perfect for adding a touch of Ghibli magic to your travels.
Source: SoraNews24
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Tokyo Boonies: Retro Game Lucky Bags!
Score retro video game bargains outside Tokyo's city center at shops like Guruguru Daiteikoku in Hachioji. Reporter Takuya Inaba explores themed 'lucky bags' filled with surprises for PSP, PS3, Nintendo DS, and Wii.
Source: SoraNews24
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Kyoto Shrine Graffiti: Vandalism Mars Beauty
Vandals are defacing bamboo groves near Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine, a popular destination known for its stunning natural beauty. This damage impacts the visual experience and threatens the health of the trees.
Source: SoraNews24
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Princess Mononoke Magnets Restocked!
Studio Ghibli's Donguri Kyowakoku restocked its popular Princess Mononoke magnets. Perfect for anime fans, these detailed decorations bring the film's magic to your home.
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan's New Stationmaster Cat is Here!
Wakayama's Kishi Station welcomes Yontama as its new feline stationmaster, continuing a beloved tradition. Travelers can visit Yontama and Gotama (now stationmaster at Idakiso Station) on the Kishigawa Line for a unique railway experience.
Source: SoraNews24
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Umamusume Plushie Recalled for Extra Ears!
Gift, a Japanese anime plushie company, recalled its Vivlos plushie due to a design error: it has four ears. If you purchased this plushie at Comiket in Tokyo, you can get a refund or replacement.
Source: SoraNews24
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Pole Dancing for Fitness in Japan?
A 52-year-old reporter shares tips for achieving fitness goals in Japan through pole dancing. Discover how to make exercise a sustainable habit, regardless of age or initial fitness level.
Source: SoraNews24
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Yufuin: Read in Osamu Dazai's Forest Cafe
Escape to Yufuin Bungaku no Mori, a serene forest cafe in Oita Prefecture, housed in the relocated home of novelist Osamu Dazai. Enjoy coffee and books in a tranquil setting that once inspired the author of 'No Longer Human'.
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan's Youth Demographic Shifts: Foreign Residents Rise
Japan's young adult population is seeing a significant shift. Nearly one in ten young adults in Japan is now a foreign national, impacting the country's cultural landscape.
Source: SoraNews24
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The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
It really puts the “fuk” and “u” back into “fukubukuro.” Lucky bags, also known as “fukubukuro” in Japanese, are a really fun New Year’s tradition that puts a little zing into holiday shopping. These
Source: SoraNews24
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