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The joy of immersing ourselves in a good video game is one of the greatest pleasures unique to the 21st century. Whether it’s stomping on…

Imagine a fantastic ocean world appearing in your teacup. It’s possible with “Ocean Tea Bag,” available at grape SHOP. In this article, we will introduce…

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Choice Hotels Japan introduced a new addition to their complimentary breakfast service at their Comfort Hotels nationwide. Their “Springtime Nanohana Veggie Potage” was developed in…

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Ahhh, coffee! Where would I be without you? I certainly wouldn’t be able to maintain this job—or any job for that matter—without a cup of…

What comes to mind when you think of nurses? Heroic frontline workers battling endless fatigue during the pandemic? Highly educated professionals sacrificing time with loved…

Tōno 遠野 in Iwate Prefecture is the home of many Japanese folk tales. The town is the setting for Tōno Monogatari 遠野物語, an anthology of…

Bigoted “pig” pitch On March 17, 2021, a weekly magazine reported a statement by Hiroshi Sasaki, then creative director overseeing the planning and direction of…

Summary Hochi Shimbun Co., Ltd., publisher of the daily newspaper “Sports Hochi”, will release a “Love Live! Sunshine‼ Aqours 5th Anniversary Special Issue” from March…

Based on the number of people newly infected with the novel coronavirus and the status of the medical system, the emergency declaration requiring restaurants and…

Pino is a bite-sized bonbon with a smooth ice cream filling and a chocolate coating that melts in your mouth. One of Morinaga Milk Industries’…

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