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What Japan Is Saying
2 voicesAs a Japanese person living in Adelaide, I'm SO happy about this!! Seeing a Japanese show at the Fringe is incredible. I've been telling all my local friends about it. Already bought tickets!
Took my kids to HIRAKUZA once and my son went crazy at the section where you can challenge a wrestler. I'd love overseas kids to have that experience too. The family ticket price looks affordable too.
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