Being in the biggest city in Japan means you’re probably sharing the walkway with more people than you’d like, but here’s how to make things easier.
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Tired of ripping into stubborn chip packs with your teeth? Now you won’t ever have to do that again, and the tools you need for the trick are likely to be in your pocket.
Creepy cool accessory’s clever construction makes the eye go into alert mode when you snap it on.
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Taking advantage of the menu options can have you stuffing your face with delicious curry rice, for less.
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