One of the few places in Japan where you’ll see families setting off fireworks at the cemetery.
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Ominous eye and promise to “develop special abilities” leads to a hunt for clues around the city.
The small rock bounced and spun around in the air for almost two minutes, even after being caught and touched by a person.
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