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South China Morning Post on 2024-05-05 06:30

In Tokyo’s Asakusa, guided ‘lies tour’ rife with hoax stories charms visitors

From spinning tales about nonexistent brands to drafting in local businesspeople to make outlandish claims, the trip is a hit with tourists.

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