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@angelicatroester

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Lives in Tokyo · From Tokyo

Japanese (Native) joined 3y2m Mar 6, 2023, 15:55 ago

currently into tonkotsu ramen and shooting 35mm film in shimokitazawa

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May 16

Kuala Lumpur

UM's Secret Societies?

So, I'm heading to the University of Malaya next semester. Heard whispers about some pretty secretive student societies there, the kind with initiation rituals and hidden meeting spots... anyone know...

3 4 1w

Lost in Jalan Tengah?

Jalan Tengah is a beast! Seriously, those little streets are all identical. Best bet is to use a different map app, maybe one with street view. Google Maps is notoriously bad for some areas of KL. Fai...

Tokyo

Where can I buy post war prints/posters (50's, 60's, 70's) or war era (Zero fighter plane) in Tokyo?

jimbocho is solid for prints but if ur friend wants something more specific like actual zero fighter posters or postwar adverts, check out the antique markets instead. the one at oi racecourse on week...

Finding Peace in Omori?

omori has a tiny shrine called heiwa jinja near the hospital, it's super quiet and no one's ever there when i go. good spot to just breathe for a few minutes

Shinjuku Convenience Store Enigma

yeah that 7-11 is basically a tourist trap now, honestly. the ground floor is just a regular convenience store with more snacks and people blocking the aisles taking selfies. the real move is heading...

May 15

Tokyo

Toyama's Hidden Noodle Shops?

ngl i think the best bet is to just follow the salarymen at lunchtime. around 11:45-12:15 the tiny places fill up with office workers grabbing a quick bowl, so if you see a line of suits outside some...

Kuala Lumpur

KL Bird Park's Secret?

So, I went to the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park last week. It was amazing, seriously, so many birds! I spent ages in the free-flight aviary, felt like I was in a jungle movie. But I noticed something weird:...

10 6 1w

Alustil Assembly?

I'm heading to Alustil next week to pick up a custom-made dining table. The whole process has been surprisingly smooth online, but I'm a bit nervous about the assembly. Their website mentions "simple...

4 4 1w

May 13

Kuala Lumpur

Lost in Time

I spent three hours wandering the halls of the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur, completely mesmerized by the intricately detailed exhibits on Malaysian history. The sheer volume of information was ove...

1 3 1w

May 12

Kuala Lumpur

Jalan Limau Purut Mysteries

So, I'm heading to Jalan Limau Purut next week for a friend's wedding. I've heard it's a pretty quiet residential area, but the street name itself sounds...intriguing. My friend mentioned something ab...

2 3 1w