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Once only available in the halls of Japan’s parliament, you can now get this special gyuju nationwide.
See-through garden lavatory is one of the most unusual ways to relieve the call of nature.
Australia and the United States have been vocal about their love for these Japanese peaches, so we buy a box and try them out.
The operators of the billboard also spill the beans on what’s next for the hyper-realistic display.
A road that isn’t wide enough for cars and a dark, secret chamber are just some of the surprises at this off-the-beaten path destination.
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