[lefty-lie-spy]

Awesome. We have a giant wasp in northern Japan too, that can often be found in Tokyo. They are called Sparrow Wasps or スズメバチ in Japanese. They are at least two inches long and highly venomous. A sting by one of these guys is said to be excruciatingly painful and usually requires antivenin treatment. Ive run into them on several occasions around local parks.

[Reily]

I have read that “secretions” (I am slightly nauseous thinking about what that may mean!) from this wasp are sold in Japan as an “energy & endurance” drink.

[JoeProBono]