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Only in Japan: 10 weird and wonderful things

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Georgia Rae Dunkley

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan has no shortage of fun (and sometimes funny) traditions – we’ve rounded up just a few of our favourites. KFC for Christmas, anyone? Like this post? Help us by sharing it!

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