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Meet Shibumi: Japan’s Saddest Shrimp and Most Relatable Mascot

globalgrounds head editor July 31, 2025

Japan’s newest mascot isn’t cheerful or cute he’s a slouched, sad-eyed shrimp named Shibumi,...

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Japan’s Yen Hits Record Low — And It’s No Longer Just About the Economy

globalgrounds head editor July 27, 2025

Japan’s yen just plunged to its lowest level since 1990 but the real story...