After more than 80 years, Tokyo’s world-famous fish market is relocating, but the head of this 104-year-old wholesaler has one concern.
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Suspiciously, councilwoman was removed from meeting just before introducing governmental reform proposal.
The parking lot is for people seeking medical treatment, and this hospital says it’s willing to give you a shot whether you need one or not.
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Other members call for immediate suspension of meeting due to breech of etiquette, take eight hours to decide on her increasingly stupid punishments.
With a beer in our left hand a shelf full of manga within reach of our right, we’re not sure why we should ever leave.
Experience a new breed of terror this autumn, but don’t tap on the glass! It’ll scare the fish.
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