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Hello Kitty Choco Eggs: A Pop Culture Trip
Furuta's Hello Kitty Choco Eggs offer a sweet journey through Japanese pop culture. Each egg contains a collectible figure representing the Showa, Heisei, or Reiwa eras.
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Otoshidama 2.0: Giving Back in Japan
Japan's otoshidama tradition gets a modern upgrade with 'Musubi' envelopes. These envelopes support disability employment, use recycled materials, and donate to children in need.
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan: Foreign Children Need Language Help
A record number of foreign children in Japan require Japanese language support in schools. This highlights a growing need for resources as Japan's foreign population diversifies.
Source: SoraNews24
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Ghibli x New Era: Spirited Away Caps!
Studio Ghibli's 'Spirited Away' meets New Era's sporty street style in a new cap series. Find No Face, Haku, and Soot Sprites on various hat styles, perfect for anime fans visiting Japan.
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan: Right to Chastity Lawsuit
A Japanese court ordered a man to pay ¥1.51 million for violating a woman's "right to chastity" by concealing his marital status. This law ensures individuals make informed decisions about consensual sex.
Source: SoraNews24
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Kyoto's Samurai House to Open Doors!
The Former Maekawa Residence in Kyoto, a site of samurai history, including seppuku and torture, is opening to the public. Visitors can soon explore the building and learn about the Shinsengumi's legendary stories.
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan's Iconic Hiepita Cooling Strips Discontinued
Hiepita, the cooling forehead strips so popular they became a generic term in Japan, are disappearing from stores. Lion Corporation has ceased production due to declining sales, marking the end of an era for this once-ubiquitous product.
Source: SoraNews24
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Gainax Studio Dissolved: End of Evangelion Era
Anime studio Gainax, famed for 'Evangelion,' has dissolved after years of turmoil. Creator Hideaki Anno mourns lost friendships amidst the studio's financial and legal troubles.
Source: SoraNews24
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Evangelion Fishing Gear Hits Japan!
Anime and angling collide! Dress releases new Evangelion-themed fishing lures and gear, perfect for fans hitting Japanese waters.
Source: SoraNews24
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Godzilla x Gap Japan: Kaiju Fashion!
Godzilla and friends are stomping into Gap Japan! The new collection features kaiju-themed sweatshirts, hoodies, and T-shirts.
Source: SoraNews24
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