sea slugs
We take a look at thecacera pacifica, known as the “Pikachu sea slug” in Japan, which many say is the real-life inspiration for the Pokémon character.
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Japan’s new 2,500-yen Ultimate Matcha Latte Float takes green tea to a whole new level
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