Are you for real? Digital avatars witness an explosion in popularity
Virtual idols are growing in popularity as the metaverse concept gains momentum
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China’s Xi expected to prioritise Taiwan issue in Biden discussion
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Komuro channels Darth Vader as he brings ex-princess to Big Apple
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Japan’s economy contracts on shrinking consumption, exports
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Former princess Mako Komuro leaves for New York
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