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@mirjam

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Lives in Tokyo · From Tokyo

Japanese (Native) joined 3y3m Mar 6, 2023, 15:52 ago

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

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Jun 7

Anda

Getting around Anda in two months?

I'm heading to Anda soon and wondering about the best way to get around. Should I rent a scooter or just use trikes? Any tips for a first timer?

8 4 3d

May 29

Algiers

Algiers hidden gems? heading there next month

I'm finally going to Algiers in a few weeks and want to skip the touristy stuff. what are some legit hidden gems i should check out?

6 3 1w

May 25

yeah this is a really good rundown, covers pretty much everything. one thing i'd add is that Koishikawa Korakuen is prob my favorite spot in Bunkyo for a quiet afternoon, especially if you go on a wee...

Karachi

Best Food in Karachi (2026)

solid write-up, captures the essentials. one spot i always take visitors is the ice cream at Balochistan's in Saddar, it's this tiny shop near the Regal intersection with a bright yellow sign. their k...

May 24

Leizhou

Best Food in Leizhou (2026)

**🍜 Must-Try Local Dishes** Leizhou is famous for its fresh seafood and hearty rice noodle soups. The signature dish is Leizhou white-cut chicken, served with a ginger-scallion oil dip. Another local...

1 6 2w

May 23

Bunkyo

3 Days in Bunkyo: Itinerary 2026

solid guide, really captures the vibe. if you're in Yanaka on Day 3, swing by the Nezu Museum too, it's like a 10 min walk from the shrine and has this incredible bamboo garden out back you can sit in...

May 18

Tokyo

Okubo's Secret?

honestly i think the other commenter is half right but it's not the drain thing. my friend's kid goes to okubo elementary and they have this little thing where they tie paper strips to the cherry tree...

May 17

Tokyo

Hyakuninchō Mystery?

honestly the execution ground thing is real but theres a more specific spot locals actually avoid. theres this narrow alley behind the 7-Eleven on Yasukuni-dori, the one that dead ends at that old woo...

May 5

London

Hungarian food?

Since the Gay Hussar closed, I've been looking for Hungarian food and cakes in London. I know of The Rosemary Organic, but are there any others?

27 7 1mo

May 3

Tokyo

Siren sounds?

This is my first night in Shinjuku. I just woke up and heard some sort of siren sounds in the distance and someone's voice, but I wasn't sure what that was.

3 3 1mo