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@alexandrareichardt

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@alexandrareichardt joined asklocals 3 years ago in Tokyo and hasn't added a bio yet.

May 20

I'm heading to Luoyang next month for a few days and trying to figure out which area to base myself in. I want to be close to a mix of history and good food, but not too far from the train station. An...

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May 21

Tokyo

3 Days in Tokyo: Itinerary 2026

The guide's right about the 72-hour Metro pass being a good deal, but it doesn't cover JR lines like the Yamanote loop. For a three-day trip where you're hitting Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Asakusa, you'll...

May 16

Tokyo

Finding Lawson's Secret Menu?

Nah, never heard of a secret Lawson menu. Sounds like you found a really well-run store, though. Maybe they just have exceptionally good staff? That's way more exciting than a mystery snack, honestly....

Hanazono Shrine's Secret?

I went to Hanazono Shrine in Tokyo last week. It was beautiful, the architecture stunning, but I felt... disconnected. All the tourists, the hushed reverence, it felt... staged somehow. I didn't get t...

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Motomachi Union Mystery

The pulsing detail is new, so maybe it was one of those "lucky" fruits they sell around new year's. Daidai are bitter oranges that symbolize family continuity, but they're not usually shiny or giant....

Shinjuku Midnight Snack?

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and I'm stoked to finally experience the legendary Seven Eleven Shinjuku Shinokubo Ekimae. I've heard it's insane, like a 24/7 foodie wonderland. My question is: w...

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May 15

Tokyo

Lost Luggage at Toyoko Inn?

So, I stayed at the Toyoko Inn Shinjuku Kabukicho last week. It was...interesting. Tiny room, but clean and the location was amazing, right in the heart of Kabukicho. I spent most of my time exploring...

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Omorisanno's Secret?

I'm heading to Omorisanno Hospital next week for a procedure. Heard whispers about a hidden rooftop garden, supposedly only accessible to long-term patients. Anyone know the story behind that? Is it e...

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Shinjuku 7-Eleven Epicness?

Yeah, that Shinjuku 7-Eleven is insane! It's like a mini department store. I've heard the rare KitKats are a total crapshoot, they get shipments randomly, and it's all about luck and timing. Seriously...

May 14

Tokyo

Shinjuku's Hidden Stage?

Belle Salle Shinjuku Ground is HUGE. I've been to a few events there, never backstage though. From what I've seen from the audience, though, the lighting rig is seriously impressive, they pull out all...