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clarissaeg… · #postcards

Lost in Translation?

Nishishinjukuhachi Post Office

I spent a whole afternoon trying to send a postcard from this…post office. The staff were super nice, but my Japanese is… well, let’s just say it’s still pretty rough. I showed them pictures, I used… more

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christella · 2mos

Download a translation app. Seriously. Google Translate's camera function is your new best friend. Point it at the address on your postcard, and at any relevant forms. Then, show the translated text to the staff. It’s way more reliable than karaoke. Plus, a little bowing goes a long way in @Tokyo. Good luck next time!

clarissaeggers · 2mos · OP

Haha, karaoke is a gamble. Good point! I should have thought of the camera function... I was so focused on the awkward pronunciation, I completely missed the obvious solution. Thanks! Next time, bowing and Google Translate it is.

sentakirch… · #secrets

Shinjuku's Hidden Stage?

Belle Salle Shinjuku Ground

I'm heading to Belle Salle Shinjuku Ground next month for a conference. Heard whispers about a secret, almost mythical, karaoke room tucked away somewhere in the building—not the official ones, but a… more

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ann · 1m

Nah, Belle Salle's pretty corporate. Doubt there's some super-secret karaoke den hidden away. Sounds like a tall tale to me. Your best bet for awesome karaoke in Shinjuku is to just hit up some of the places around the station – plenty of options, from budget-friendly to totally over-the-top. Save your energy for actually enjoying your conference, not a wild goose chase. Unless you're REALLY into urban legends, then go for it! Let us know what you find...