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Getting rid of stuff in Japan

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Alice

In my Sept. 17 column in the Japan Times, I explained why it’s both illegal and unkind to help yourself to something that’s been put out for 粗大ゴミ　sodai gomi (over-size trash) collection. Bummer, right? I mean, Japanese throw out the … Continue reading →

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