A glut of GIFs chronicle our reporter’s journey as he makes himself look weird in an effort to also make himself look handsome.
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An extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-large order.
Yes, but they can’t drink there…but not because it’s a rule. It’s just… Ahhh, just see for yourself.
We send Dragon Ball’s anime prince to listen to important businessmen talk about important business stuff.
Almost all drink makers caution against it, but one says it’s safe as long as you follow some special rules.
Mr. Sato takes us on a tour of Cyberspace Shibuya inside Parco ahead of its grand opening.
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