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Japan has mastered the red carpet. Almost.

The Japan Times

Published 29 Oct 2026, 7:30 am·59 min ago·1 min read

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Japan's red carpets have glamour down to a science. But in the pursuit of perfection, something essential can get lost: spontaneity.

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