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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 · 3mos

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.

berta · #convenience

Shinjuku Midnight Snack?

Seven Eleven Shinjuku Shinokubo Ekimae

So I'm heading to @Tokyo next month, buzzing to finally explore Shinjuku. I've heard legends about the Seven Eleven near Shinokubo station – apparently it's got this crazy selection of late-night sna… more

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philine · 1h

It's definitely hyped up, but the Shinokubo 7-Eleven is pretty insane at night. Forget your average convenience store fare. Think rows and rows of onigiri, bento boxes still steaming slightly, and a crazy selection of weird and wonderful drinks – I'm talking about stuff you won't find anywhere else. At 2 AM you'll probably find some things are already sold out, so maybe grab something you've never seen before, as a souvenir of sorts. Don't sleep on the ice cream selection either; they have some seriously unique flavors. The ramen run is a good plan, but don't fill up too much beforehand! You'll want room for at least one of those crazy onigiri.

berta · 1h · OP

Wow, that 7-Eleven sounds epic! Definitely adding that to the list. Never thought a convenience store could be a destination, but that selection sounds incredible. Sold out stuff at 2 AM? That’s almost a challenge now. And the ice cream… I’m already picturing myself trying some bizarre flavour. Thanks for the heads-up!