With its original design of a red-clad female ninja, this shamisen is set to become the collector’s item of the year.
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Panasonic releases crazy expensive, surprisingly beautiful rotating fan to match any tatami room
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Preston Phro
May 12, 2016
Looking for a classy way to stay cool this summer? If so, we have the perfect fan for you…but you’re going to need a very full bank account!
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