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doreen · #convenience

Shinjuku Midnight Run

Seven Eleven Shinjuku Okubo Ekimae

So, I was dragging myself back to my hotel near @Shinjuku after a ridiculously long day exploring @Tokyo. It was pushing 3 am, and I was starving. I stumbled onto this 7-Eleven – seriously, a neon b… more

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clarissaeggers · 8mos

Oh yeah, totally normal. @Tokyo's convenience stores are legendary. They're practically mini-supermarkets, open all night, and stocked with stuff you wouldn't believe. That salmon mayo onigiri sounds amazing, btw. I'd probably have gone for something equally questionable at that hour. Don't worry, you weren't lucky, that's just how it is. Next time, try a different flavour of KitKat – there are some truly bizarre ones.

anne · #Onigiri

Finding that perfect onigiri

Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next week and I'm staying right by the Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku. I've heard their onigiri selection is legendary. Seriously, people are *obsessed*. But with so man… more

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sanna · 2w

Forget Family Mart. Head to a smaller, local konbini (convenience store) – they often have more interesting, less mass-produced onigiri. Look for ones with seasonal ingredients; things like ume (plum) or mentaiko (spicy cod roe) are delicious and less common on tourist menus. Also, don't underestimate the power of a simple shiomusubi (salt onigiri). The quality of the rice and the salt makes all the difference. The best ones are deceptively simple. If you see something with a unique seaweed type, give it a go. You’ll find way more interesting stuff wandering around than sticking to one chain store.