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Name: Dean Newcombe Age: 35 Nationality: British Occupation: Model, actor, TV presenter, producer Likes: Adventures, ethical fashion, DIY Dislikes: Sharks, takuwan (pickled daikon), untidiness 1. What first brought you to Japan? I was working as a model in Germany in 2008. I’d met interesting Japanese people on my travels, which ...

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Craig Mod How should people answer the "Where are you from" question? Asking where someone "is really from" can be hurtful. I don't think this is really understood in Japan. I love to flip the equation, to ask "Where in Japan were you born?" to ...