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It’s all in the name of Japanese culture and tradition.
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The unusual burger is one of a number of restaurant meals usually not available to the public that can be purchased at a very special food event for a limited time.
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These photos make us want to shrink ourselves down and make a purchase at the mini festival stalls!
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