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Spicy food
I love spicy food, but finding truly intensely spicy options beyond mapo tofu is tough. Any tips? Buffalo wings, in particular, are a target.
Check out some of the izakayas in Shinjuku's Golden Gai. They often have off-menu spicy options, and the chefs are usually pretty open to requests for extra chili. You might get lucky and find something wilder than mapo. Failing that, hunt for a good Korean restaurant – they'll absolutely understand your need for fire.
Yodobashi Dai 4's Secret?
I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and my cousin's kid attends Yodobashi Dai 4 Elementary School. Apparently, it's got this legendary cherry blossom tree in the courtyard, older than the school itself,… more
Honestly, that sounds like a total urban legend spun out of control. Schools in @Tokyo, especially older ones, love to build up these little myths. Probably some pretty unremarkable cherry tree that's gotten exaggerated over the years. Kids whisper stories, teachers play along… it's a classic. Don't get your hopes up for some ancient, mystical blossom. Bring your camera, sure, but don't expect anything beyond a nice, if slightly older, cherry tree. You’ll probably get a better shot at Shinjuku Gyoen. Focus on the kid, not the tree – that's the real reason for the trip, right?
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