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Vegemite Shock (FS 2)

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New cultural encounter. Vegemite challenges newcomers with its taste. It is overwhelming or even horrible.

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By Mayu Tomaru

Presented by Hisaaki Nagao

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New cultural encounter. Vegemite challenges newcomers with its taste. It is overwhelming or even horrible.

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