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Local landmark lets you quench your thirst and satisfy your curiosity with just one of Japan’s cheapest vending machine-usable coins.
Teasingly titillating beverage also comes in handsome man version, is upfront about its not-so-dirty secret.
One of Japan’s comfort foods will be available as a hot dessert drink straight from a vending machine!
After the incredible success of the green tea Frappuccino, Meg tries out the new tea flavor exclusive to Japan.
Latest iteration of anime restaurant also salutes Sailor Uranus and Neptune’s forbidden…smoothie?!?
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