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See What Its Like To Live In A 450$/Month Unit In Tokyo

July 13, 2023 by Japan Informer

Ryan's fascination with the Land of the Rising Sun began when he was in second grade. He started to become interested in maps of Japan, its history and culture, and its famous landmarks. Crouse revealed to Insider that he was deeply in love with Japan by the time he reached 9th grade. The youngster was constantly watching anime and was amazed by YouTubers that had moved to … [Read more...] about See What Its Like To Live In A 450$/Month Unit In Tokyo

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