Just outside the West exit of modest Ikebukuro station, the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre is the center of the Capital’s musical performances. Boasting one of the world’s largest pipe organs, which is incorporated in several performances throughout the year, dozens of musical groups and individuals play in this newly renovated space. There is also a mid-sized…
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Giant Hornet Larvae Saliva
Yes, unfortunately you read that title correctly. The Asian Giant Hornet, known in Japan as suzumebachi, is a feared insect, as its sting can range from incredibly painful to fatal. However, the larvae of this huge flying predator is said to contain amino acids that boost athletic performance, an idea given credence by a Japanese…
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