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Alina Joan Ito

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Alina (she/her) is Japanese-American and born on Pearl Harbor Day, which she refuses to think of as ironic. Astrology, anime and adventure enthusiast.

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Forget Drinking Green Tea — This Tokyo Wellness Experience Lets You Smoke It

Health & Beauty
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Your September 2026 Horoscope

Entertainment
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This Small Nagano Town Repelled Warlords, Then Inspired an Anime Classic

Travel
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Shueisha’s Manga Million Faces Backlash Over Suspected AI Use

Anime & Manga
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Meet the Cast of 'Badly in Love' Season 2

Movies & TV

5 Spectacular Summer Dance Festivals To Experience Across Japan

Art & Culture

Japanese Summer Festival Etiquette: A Complete Visitor Guide

Art & Culture
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Japan Invented Escape Rooms — Now You Can Play Its Best Ones

Gaming

Ancient Kyoto Temple Bans Kimonos To Stop "Insta-Pests"

News & Opinion
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Your August 2026 Horoscope

Entertainment
How Japan's First Female PM Became the Face of Male-Only Succession

The Palace Paradox: Japan’s First Female PM Opposes a Female Emperor

News & Opinion
Taiko no Tatsujin 25th Anniversary

Taiko no Tatsujin Turns 25: From Plastic Bucket to Rhythm Game Icon

Gaming