Anime idols show us the light with this mouthwatering carb-on-carb spin on yakisoba bread.
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A trip to this remote destination ends up mimicking the Studio Ghibli anime film it’s named after.
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Beef subscription service also comes with a legendary frying pan that had a three year waiting list.
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