A sign at a local Sangenjaya fire station extols residents to install a fire alarm. Is the speaking alarm simply artistic license by the local …



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One of more enjoyable aspects of moving to the new ‘hood are the expansive local sento options. There are two easy ways to identify that …
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One of more enjoyable aspects of moving to the new ‘hood are the expansive local sento options. There are two easy ways to identify that …
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The contract sits in front of me, its dense kanji taunting me from the printed page. I stare blankly back and try hard to focus …
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