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fmd_good 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

Image christella ·

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!

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clarissaeggers · · 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.

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Nishishinjuku's Hidden Mail

fmd_good Nishishinjukuhachi Post Office

I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and plan on visiting the Nishishinjukuhachi Post Office. I've heard it's got some seriously cool architecture, but I'm wondering – what's the deal with the stamps? D… more

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Worth checking their website beforehand! Post offices sometimes announce special stamp releases on their online pages. You might get lucky and find details about limited editions or unique designs specific to that branch. Failing that, just showing up and asking a clerk couldn't hurt – they're usually pretty helpful in @Tokyo from my experience. Good luck with your collecting!

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